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Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
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This seismic risk profile of Liechtenstein, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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In order to address residual risks and to reduce the damages from overload events, a combination of structural protection measures with additional, nonstructural measures is required. Based on data collected through a literature review, a questionnaire

Documents and publications

Forest fire activity in the Alpine region will probably increase in the near future, due to the increasing intensity of drought periods and heat waves and the increasing fire hazard resulting from rural abandonment and more recreational activities. This

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'We have started the difficult transition from the emergency period to the early recovery phase – providing cash, employment and rebuilding opportunities for people heavily impacted by the disaster,' said Richard Ragan, WFP’s Emergency Coordinator in Nepal. A cash-for-work programme has already allowed 9,000 households to build transitional shelters and to work on their fields...
World Food Programme

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