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The Philippines is taking concrete action against climate change through a new program that will ensure climate change issues, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development are integrated in development plans and programs of the national and local governments.

Japan on Sunday marked the 21st anniversary of a devastating earthquake in the western city of Kobe that killed more than 6,400 people, as bereaved families looked to keep memories of the victims alive, reports China Post. Broadcaster NHK said: 'The city faces a challenge of providing support to those who experienced the disaster while also passing on the memories and lessons learned to the next generation'...

While recent floods serve as another warning that Thailand should be better prepared for natural disasters, the relief effort has been reactive only and the government should lay down a long-term plan to cope with such natural disasters in the future, reports the China Post...

Kaohsiung and Pingtung should be prepared for evacuation according to researchers, as the Kaoping River Basin and its neighboring mountainous areas in southern Taiwan are prone to mudslides and landslides during the upcoming rainy season, reports the China Post...