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Small Island Developing States

Disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery in the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Τhis theme covers the unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS as well as SIDS’ exposure to climate hazards and sea-level rise.

Latest Small Island Developing States additions in the Knowledge Base

Yellow tsunami hazard zone warning sign in Bali, Indonesia
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How business can contribute to tsunami preparedness: Examples from Fiji, Haiti, and Sri Lanka

In support of government efforts to raise awareness and prepare vulnerable communities for the possible occurrence of a tsunami, stakeholders such as business networks may organize activities to contribute to tsunami preparedness.
Connecting Business initiative
Research briefs

Singapore's coasts are historically more resilient against sea-level rise than previously thought

During the Holocene epoch, which began around 11,700 years ago, coastlines globally retreated due to thousands of years of rising sea levels. However, new research finds this was not true for Singapore's coasts.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
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Documents and publications

Wind and water: How extreme weather conditions impact residential real estate in developing countries

This study analyzed mortgages and apartment values and included residential land sale prices over 16 years for different localities across Jamaica.
Cover and source: Nature Sustainability
Documents and publications

Small Island Developing States under threat by rising seas even in a 1.5 °C warming world

This study carries out an assessment of future food risk from slow-onset sea-level rise and episodic sea-level extremes along the coastlines of Small Island Developing States worldwide.
Cover and source: Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance
Documents and publications

Solomon Islands disaster management reference handbook 2023

This Solomon Islands Disaster Management Reference Handbook provides the reader a baseline understanding of key national entities involved in disaster management and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response (HADR).
Indigenous Fijian girl walking on flooded land in Fiji
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Pathways towards a Pacific-owned anticipatory action model

While examples from global evidence on anticipatory action can inform the development of mechanisms in the region, it is imperative for anticipatory action to be implemented and facilitated by Pacific actors.
Anticipation Hub
Cover and source: Humanitarian Advisory Group
Documents and publications

On the front foot: Envisioning a model for anticipatory action in the Pacific

This paper explores good-practice approaches to implementing anticipatory action in the Pacific.
Bonaire Hurricanes and Earthquakes Risk Profile cover
Documents and publications

Disaster risk profile: Bonaire

This article presents a hurricane and earthquake profile for the Carribean Island of Bonaire. Economic assets such as residential and nonresidential buildings are at risk

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