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Information management and technology

This theme covers aspects related to hardware, software, networks, and media for the collection, storage, processing, transmission and presentation of information for disaster risk reduction (DRR), as well as related services. It also addresses information management to support knowledge sharing for DRR, such as data exchange standards and taxonomy.

Latest Information management and technology additions in the Knowledge Base

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Countries struggle to draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to avoid mistakes made during COVID

The accord’s aim: guidelines for how the WHO’s 194 member countries might stop future pandemics and better share scarce resources. But experts warn there are virtually no consequences for countries that don’t comply.
Associated Press
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New NOAA climate action plan emphasizes needs of underserved communities

Action Plan, NOAA Administrative Order, new Climate-Ready Nation team to advance adaptation, resilience efforts.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Disaster risk reduction: Seychelles focusing on detection and alert systems for disasters

The top priority for the Seychelles Disaster Risk Management Division (DRMD) is to establish a disaster information management system, a tool designed to support agencies and organisations in preparing for and responding to disasters.
Seychelles News Agency
community members in Driza, Fier begin construction on the first phase of a new sewage system.
Research briefs

Framing matters: Communicating coastal rebuilding to the public

As climate-driven flooding becomes more common, policymakers and the public are more frequently confronted with whether to rebuild in flood-prone areas and who should be responsible for the cost repairing or replacing damaged homes and infrastructure.
University of Colorado Boulder
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Documents and publications

A methodology for identifying, documenting and extrapolating potential good practices in disaster risk management

This paper proposes a methodology for identifying, documenting, and extrapolating potential good practices in Disaster Risk Management from the literature with a procedure that consists of five steps.
sunset at a drought stricken and arid landscape with shrubs
Research briefs

When extreme drought becomes commonplace

As drought becomes a more regular occurrence, a new study looks at the U.S. Drought Monitor, the nation’s preeminent drought classifier, to see how it has reflected climate change since 2000.
Eos - AGU
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Data drought: The challenge of AI weather forecasting in India

In India, climate scientists have also begun experimenting with AI and established a virtual centre dedicated to developing and refining various AI and ML techniques for enhanced weather predictions.
Dialogue Earth
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Documents and publications

Examining public perceptions and concerns about the impact of heatwaves on health outcomes using twitter data

This paper categorizes and analyzes concerns during heat waves, from heat-related illnesses to mental health issues. These findings provide valuable insights into how different health concerns are distributed across gender, user type, and age.

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