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UNDRR Asia-Pacific COVID-19 Brief: Business Resilience in the Face of COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating impact on businesses across Asia-Pacific. Many are closed while others are struggling to maintain operations while ensuring the safety of their workers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs)- which comprise more

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COVID-19 small business continuity and recovery planning toolkit

The UNDRR Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) and partners published a toolkit to provide business continuity and recovery planning support to affected small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Disaster hits small business in many ways. We need a national strategy to help them adapt

Public servants and political leaders across Australia debate the benefits of small-business rebuilding in the wake of extensive bushfires and ‘building back better’.
Conversation Media Group, the
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Most Australian chief executives believe climate crisis a threat to business

Australian CEOs are increasingly concerned about the climate crisis and prepare for cuts. The ongoing bushfire crisis is deeply inimical to industries across the county.
Guardian, the (UK)
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Bushfire crisis expected to further sap confidence in the Australian economy

Bushfires are only the latest in a string of bad economic news for Australia, along with a downturn in housing construction and a lengthy drought.
Guardian, the (UK)
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Reserve Bank warns climate change posing increasing risk to financial stability

The Reserve Bank of Australia says it is becoming more and more important for investors and institutions to actively manage carbon risk.
Guardian, the (UK)
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Climate risk disclosure by Australia’s listed companies

Climate change is a foreseeable risk facing many listed companies in the Australian market in a range of different industries. Directors and officers of listed companies need to understand and continually reassess existing and emerging risks (including

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Australia: Don’t forget our future climate when tightening up building codes

A new National Construction Code comes into effect on May 1 in Australia. Recent events have, however, exposed inadequate construction standards and increased public pressure for further change. This presents an opportunity to future-proof Australian cities in regard to climate change.
Conversation Media Group, the

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