News and announcements

Talking at a recent civil society and government conference on climate change adaptation and planning for disaster risk reduction and management ESSC Research Director Pedro Walpole singled out seven points that are critical to the Philippine context...

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, which brought historic flooding to the greater New York area, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino called on city agencies, as well as landlords of low-lying properties, to assess what parts of city infrastructure, including its subway system, would be most at risk from flooding...

FAO representative Mrs. Mariatou Njie Faal said that the Sahel region has witnessed recurrent cycles of drought and floods and this cyclical phenomenon has eroded the resilience of communities to shocks associated with drought or flood and their inability to recover before the next shock...

The Space Leadership Council of the United Kingdom has announced that it aims to build on its leading position in the provision of climate data and services, with a new strategy to increase the use of space technology in this expanding market...

An 'avid storm chaser' Terry West has called on the residents of Rose City, Australia to prepare for extreme weather events, such as the recent floods, and not to wait for authorities' warning when there are signs. His call to action includes a plea for local governments' use of social media...

Heads of State, government ministers, parliamentarians, CEOs, scientists and civil society representatives will meet in Geneva in May to discuss a new global framework to reduce disaster risk.

Improved climate science, combined with the commitment of the authorities to disseminate warnings through radio and volunteers with the Mozambique Red Cross Society, meant people had time to pack and leave for higher ground. During the floods of 2000, over 700 people died. So far in 2013, fewer than 100 have lost their lives...

Speaking about An-Najah’s seismic monitoring station, Dr. Dabeek noted that the station would be linked to the International Networks of seismic monitoring. The station will aim to raise disaster-risk awareness, distribute publications, and hold courses in the field...