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As we approach COP30, the global climate summit, universities must assert themselves as leaders in environmental transformation. They are not only centres of learning but also engines of innovation, collaboration, and civic engagement.
Wildfires across South America and Southern California were up to 30 times larger due to human-driven climate change, according to a major new international report.
Scientists have applied statistical mechanics to climate science, enabling better distinction between human-caused and natural climate changes, identifying early warnings for tipping points, improving climate change prediction and policy guidance.
In a significant breakthrough for real-time environmental monitoring and disaster response, Space Park Leicester has successfully utilised its advanced satellite system to capture near real-time images of Hurricane Beryl.
Reproductive health matters are central to general health and human development because they are directly connected to a mother’s and child’s health and wellbeing. Reproductive health issues are under-researched in the context of humanitarian
The world is facing stronger and longer disasters, protracted complex emergencies, conflicts and epidemics.
The fundamental characteristics of today's world is its interconnectedness and interconnectivity that lends itself to a 'risk society'. This means that the consequences of disasters extend beyong borders having regional and global reach.
The University of Leicester has been awarded five new Commonwealth scholarships to allow students to pursue a Master's course Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management (RCDM) by Distance Learning at the Civil Safety and Security Unit. The deadline for application is May 3rd.
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered commitments.
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.