Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon stands behind groundbreaking advancements in Disaster Risk Finance, tirelessly working to fortify the Philippines' ability to withstand and recover from the devastating impact of natural hazards.
The United Nations World Food Programme has released a record-breaking US$ 12.8 million as part of efforts to combat the impending drought impact caused by El Niño in four southern African countries.
Weak coordination, unsustainable funding sources, poor infrastructure, and under-resourced public services not only hinder timely and proper response, but often exacerbate the damages and casualties from disasters in Lebanon.
Now well able to respond to disasters caused by heavy rainfall, what China needs is a long-term strategy for climate adaptation, according to the author of this article.
Grounded in detailed technical expertise, The new Urban Flood Risk Handbook assists governments and other stakeholders in enhancing the quality and actionability of urban flood risk assessments.
A method typically used to date sediments shows promise for documenting tropical storms through history—information needed for future projections of storm activity.
Some places are prone to hazards but there’s nowhere where the risk is zero. We can make good decisions to lower the odds of such hazards turning into disasters. Technology can help determine where to make investments to save the most lives.
