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Coverpage of "Considering socio-political framings when analyzing coastal climate change effects can prevent maldevelopment on small islands"
This study scrutinizes coastal processes and socio-political dimensions of erosion on the reef island Fuvahmulah, the Maldives.
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This document aims to succinctly summarize the climate risks faced by the Maldives.
The Bank supported the strengthening of the emergency preparedness and response protocols and capacity to include health emergencies.
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This handbook provides an overview of natural hazards, climate change susceptibility, disaster management and response in the Maldives. It provides an analysis of government disaster plans and policies and community preparedness.

As a nation comprised of

This working paper introduces a methodological concept that translates the pre-monsoon seasonal outlook to multi-sector impact-based forecasting. Building on the seasonal forecasts for precipitation available from South Asia Climate Outlook Forums

This document aims to succinctly summarize the climate risks faced by the Maldives.

This framework outlines actions that would guide local, national and international agencies when assisting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the Maldives in any unfortunate case of a disaster. The framework will be activated under the administration

This brief describes the complex challenges faced by South Asian countries and outlines key priorities for governments to rebuild better from the current pandemic crisis. Countries in South Asia, before COVID-19, were already battling critical


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