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Displaying 15 of about 1032 resultsThe national vision of Brunei Darussalam is called Wawasan Brunei 2035, which outlines the social, economic and enviromental goals for the country. To this end, the government has identified 6 priority sectors for further climate change adaptation actions: 1) Biodiversity, 2) Forestry, 3) Coastal and flood protection, 4) Health, 5) Agriculture and 6) Fi…
This plan was developed with the guidance and assistance of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and the Clarendon Parish Council. Under the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Act 1993, ODPEM has the responsibility for ensuring development of hazard management plans.This plan aims to provide residents with a w…
This report showcases the activities and results achieved by the Adaptation Committee in the implementation of its 2013–2015 work plan, which was organized into three interrelated work streams: 1. Technical support and guidance to the Parties on adaptation action; 2. Technical support and guidance to the Parties on means of implementation;…
This publication updates the original Current and future climate of Tuvalu brochure published in 2011. The information in this publication, and research conducted by PACCSAP, builds on the findings of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, and uses new emissions scenarios and climate models. This brochure contains a summary of climate projections for Tu…
This guide covers how to shift from weather forecasts and warnings to multi-hazard impact-based forecast and warning services represents a paradigm shift in service delivery for many National Meteorological and Hydrological Service (NMHS), but one which is entirely consonant with the Implementation Plan for the WMO Strategy for Service Delivery adopted…
This training package on climate change and health was prepared initially in 2009 and substantially revised by a group of experts in 2014. It is a product of collaborative effort of WHO/SEARO, WHO/WPRO and GIZ, Bonn. The training package consists of 17 standalone modules covering a range of topics to help build capacity of public health professionals wh…
The Health and Climate Change Country Profile of South Africa as part of a wider Project forms the foundation of WHO’s monitoring of national and global progress on health and climate change. Working in collaboration with national health authorities and health stakeholders, the Project aims to:Increase awareness of the health impacts of climate change;S…
The Health and Climate Change Country Profile of Pakistan forms the foundation of WHO’s monitoring of national and global progress on health and climate change. Working in collaboration with national health authorities and health stakeholders, the Project aims to:Increase awareness of the health impacts of climate change;Support evidence-based decision…
This is a health and climate change country profile for the Philippines. The Philippines, an emerging market economy, has experienced recent economic growth and is working towards equitable social development for its population. As an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean with vast coastlines and a tropical climate, the Philippines is highly vulnerab…
The International Recovery Platform Herald (IRP Herald) is the periodic newsletter of the International Recovery Platform. The IRP Herald reports on IRP activities and serves as the knowledge report for the annual International Recovery Forum, as well as recovery-related content from other major conferences.
IRP Herald Volume 13 is the knowledge report…
This is a participatory learning game for children to strengthen understanding of local climate change impacts and engage children and youth in exploring ideas on what they and their community can do to reduce climate risks, adapt and become more resilient. It supports experiential learning and dialogue to strengthen understanding of local climate chang…
This booklet explains the topic of earthquakes addressed to pre-school and kindergarten children. The booklet is produced in the framework of the European project RACCE: Raising Earthquake Awareness & Coping Children's Emotions.
Between March 12 and 14, 2015, Tropical Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu as an extremely destructive Category 5 cyclone. Eleven fatalities were subsequently confirmed in Tafea and Shefa Provinces. An estimated 65,000 people were displaced from their homes. Approximately 17,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, including houses, schools, clinics, and other…
From January to April 2015, Mozambique experienced prolonged heavy rain, which contributed to the rising of water levels in the Zambezi, Licungo and Shire River basins, exposing the population to flooding. Factors which contributed to the high level of flooding are: (i) heavy rainfall; (ii) flat terrain; (iii) high tide; and (iv) inappropriate drainage…
During the night of 13-14 June 2015, heavy rainfall over the Vere River basin led to flash floods that struck the Vake and Saburtalo neighbourhoods of Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, as well as other areas of the city along the right bank of the river Mtkvari. The Lisi, Tsodoreti, Napetvrebi, Bevreti, Tskhaldidi, Betania and Tskhneti areas around Tbil…