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Displaying 15 of about 134 results… Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, according to … and developed countries [...] … Egypt was hit by a severe heat wave in early August caused by climate change, …
… Learnt from Community Exercise of Indian Ocean Tsunami Wave Exercise (IOWave16) and additional workgroup meetings … their stories and experiences from the Indian Ocean Wave Tsunami Exercise, mock tsunami drills carried out to … Learnt from Community Exercise of Indian Ocean Tsunami Wave Exercise (IOWave16) and additional workgroup meetings …
… Athens. Now Freetown has appointed Africa's first chief heat officer, a mother on a mission to shield her city and … as she did as a small girl, stepping out without fear of heat stroke. "Climate change is a global issue, just like … said Kargbo. Kargbo is already steering a range of anti-heat initiatives, from tree planting to waste collection and …
“The only thing that is predictable is the unpredictability of rainfall, which makes it difficult to deal with adaptation measures" said Dr Tanya Abrahamse, chief executive of the South African National Biodiversity Institute at a workshop addressing the country’s preparations for the hosting of the 17th Conference of the Parties to take place in Durban…
A parallel session on the second day at the ongoing 19th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change taking place in Warsaw, Poland supported the views by the African Alliance of Rangeland Management and Development that rising temperatures, droughts and declining precipitation trends are likely to hit pastoral system as well…
… living conditions do not provide adequate shelter from heat risks make Africa deserving special attention Eugenia … has an unusual job: she is the city of Freetown’s chief heat officer . Her role in Sierra Leone’s capital is the … been tasked with raising public awareness about extreme heat, improving responses to heat waves, and collecting, …
CNN in cooperation with The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group and the Carbon Disclosure Project showcases how five major cities (Melbourne, Tokyo, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Lagos) prepare for climate change related risks. The pages dedicated to each city show climate change related risks, impacts on locals, and the adaptation measures the local govern…
… and Afghanistan, a year of floods, droughts, and extreme heat has helped push tens of millions of people into hunger … as climate change gathers pace and agriculture feels the heat. Governments must act now in Durban to protect our food … prices. • Drought and fires following a massive heat wave in Russia and Ukraine destroyed much of the 2010 harvest …
… for its cascading effects including any potential second wave. The participants are the National Sendai Framework … can be taken into consideration in case there is another wave. How the Member States can better communicate and join … of governments and communities to tackle a second wave or another similar emergency? (e.g (DRR strategy …
… economic damages. Final costs and losses from the cold wave are still unavailable. “Systematic monitoring of … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to …
… are multiple climate challenges, including flooding and heat wave exposure. Here, an ECA study revealed that the annual … are multiple climate challenges, including flooding and heat wave exposure. Here, an ECA study revealed that the …
… weather events in South Africa are increasing, with heat wave conditions found to be more likely, dry spell durations … weather events in South Africa are increasing, with heat wave conditions found to be more likely, dry spell …
… country and affected 20 million people. The record Moscow heat wave led to more than 10,000 deaths, widespread peat bog and … country and affected 20 million people. The record Moscow heat wave led to more than 10,000 deaths, widespread peat bog …
… intermittently for about 20 minutes. Yet when the first wave, only a few heights arrived after midnight, hundreds of … the danger had passed, returned to Hilo before the highest wave of the tsunami struck at 1.04 am on May 23. Altogether … intermittently for about 20 minutes. Yet when the first wave, only a few heights arrived after midnight, hundreds of …
… will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and … This paper explores the governance structures of European heat health action plans and provides insights into key … will further exacerbate extreme weather events such as heat‐ waves is of primary concern to policymakers and …