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According to new research, the Northeastern coast of the USA could be struck by more frequent and more powerful hurricanes in the future due to shifting weather patterns. New York and other major cities could come under increased threat from these severe storms and need to be better prepared for their potential impact.
LocationDurham
This research brief explains how the unique dynamics of the Kosi river need to be accounted for by combining the best available science on the Kosi river with river management and local knowledge, to accommodate sudden changes in the movement and
This magazine is aimed to support practitioner and research communities who focus on hazards, risks or resilience including those who specialise in policy.
Earthquake risk in less-developed countries such as Nepal presents challenges to both practitioners working in Disaster Risk Reduction and for academic researchers undertaking research in this field. Nepal is located in one of the most seismically active regions in the world, where initiatives are helping to raise awareness of earthquake hazards and develop ways to prepare for them...
The program explores the natural, social and political risks associated with climate change and understand how these influence physical and social hazards.
This handbook provides solid advice to practitioners and policymakers who are faced with complex, uncertain circumstances of the immediate and long-term impacts of disaster interventions that must be dealt with quickly and effectively.
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Voluntary Commitments
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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.