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Displaying 105 of about 142 results… Africa are among the worlds’ most vulnerable to droughts, heat waves and sudden rainfalls due their dependence on … Africa are among the worlds’ most vulnerable to droughts, heat waves and sudden rainfalls due their dependence on …
… This is because the frequency and intensity of periods of heat and drought, among others, are increasing under the … This is because the frequency and intensity of periods of heat and drought, among others, are increasing under the …
… events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning … events such as tropical cyclones, floods and extreme heat on growing numbers of people. Improved early warning …
… into Tanzania's south-east coast, experienced a major wave of flooding in April 2024. The flooding caused tragic … into Tanzania's south-east coast, experienced a major wave of flooding in April 2024. The flooding caused tragic …
The devastation caused by the recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa demonstrates again that the country is not moving fast enough to adopt appropriate urban planning. It should be integrating risk assessment and management in the design and development of cities. This is becoming more urgent as the frequency of floods increases.Most South Af…
… need less fuel wood to prepare a meal as they centralise heat better. In the Lake Chad region, following a pledge made … need less fuel wood to prepare a meal as they centralise heat better. In the Lake Chad region, following a pledge made …
… previously use.” Despite the hard work in the sweltering heat and glare of Kisiwa Panza’s mangrove forests, children … previously use.” Despite the hard work in the sweltering heat and glare of Kisiwa Panza’s mangrove forests, children …
… summertime , which led to Storm Daniel as well as record heat in central Europe and another cold-core low that brought … since 2000, including 13 droughts, seven floods, and two heat waves. As in other parts of the world, drought as well … summertime , which led to Storm Daniel as well as record heat in central Europe and another cold-core low that brought …
… disease outbreaks and other health challenges like heat waves. In Africa, most climate change impact studies … the impacts of known and future cyclones, droughts, heat waves, extreme cold, wilde fires etc. on livelihoods … disease outbreaks and other health challenges like heat waves. In Africa, most climate change impact studies …
… wind force of over 300 km/h and the resultant flood wave of up to 6 m in height, many settlements like the … wind force of over 300 km/h and the resultant flood wave of up to 6 m in height, many settlements like the …
… top four countries experiencing such deaths. In addition, heat-related deaths in the region among the elderly are … top four countries experiencing such deaths. In addition, heat-related deaths in the region among the elderly are …
… Information Systems HES Hard Engineering Solutions Hs Wave heights ICZM Integrated Coastal Zonal Management IRD … carried by rivers upstream from the deltas. Conversely, wave dynamics, swells and currents cause sediments to move … The benefits of these measures make it possible to break wave energy, retain sediments and prevent flooding in …
… of kelp beds that play a major role in dissipating wave energy during storms, and the protection of the … of South Africa have the ability to unleash large wave events along the coast. Durban is a port city, serving … impacts such as increased storm-water run-off, urban heat island effect, water conservation and sea level rise. …
… such as the deposit of soot, reducing the reflection of heat back into space", says UN Under-Secretary-General and … such as the deposit of soot, reducing the reflection of heat back into space", says UN Under-Secretary-General and …
… than 209 km/h. Since these storms are fuelled by ocean heat, warmer ocean conditions will influence their intensity … than 209 km/h. Since these storms are fuelled by ocean heat, warmer ocean conditions will influence their intensity …