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Displaying 105 of about 356 resultsA curious phenomenon is at play in Zengbu, an urban village in south China’s Guangdong province with a high proportion of elderly residents.Situated in the city of Guangzhou alongside the Zengbu River, the village is prone to flooding in its lower-lying areas after heavy rainstorms and typhoons. When homes are at risk of inundation, the local government…
A key instrument that supports the formulation of national strategies and policies, which is inclusive, multisectoral and interdisciplinary in nature, is the national platform for DRR. The national platforms for DRR are national coordination mechanisms, which are composed of relevant stakeholders from government, the private sector, civil society, acade…
The role of the private sector in disaster risk reductionThe private sector is critical in balancing the supply and demand of services, goods, and solutions in flood resilience building and to provide resources to meet global environmental challenges such as climate change. It plays a crucial role in disaster risk reduction, as highlighted through the a…
Locations around the globe are experiencing climate disasters on a regular basis. But some of the most marginalized populations experience disasters so often it has come to be normalized.A new study from the University of Kansas found residents of one Seoul, South Korea, neighborhood have grown so accustomed to living through extreme climate events…
Millions across South and Southeast Asia grappled with weekslong heat waves in April that continued until May. The suffocating high temperatures closed hundreds of schools in the Philippines, as the heat index reached 42°C. In Thailand, temperatures have broken record nonstop for 13 months, and Vietnam heatwaves have brought intense droughts in the…
This early action plan has been closely monitoring the climate situation in Afghanistan since January 2024 to assess the risk of drought conditions. Afghanistan remains one of the world’s most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change. Between 1951 and 2010, Afghanistan’s mean annual temperature increased by some 1.8°C - nearly twice t…
To estimate the economic risks caused by future debris flows, a machine learning-based method was proposed to generate an economic risk map by multiplying a debris-flow hazard map and an economic vulnerability map. The authors selected the Gyirong Zangbo Basin as the study area because frequent severe debris flows impact the area every year. The debris-…
Today is World Civil Defense Day, honouring the dedication and efforts of civil defense organizations and their partners in protecting people, homes and businesses from disasters and emergencies. Mercy Corps’ work in Jordan, where climate hazards pose a serious threat, shows how partnerships with civil defense actors can improve community resilienc…
Flooding has a disproportionate impact on women and girls, who are more vulnerable to health risks, disrupted livelihoods, and educational challenges. As a member of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, Plan International is working with women in Quang Tri, Vietnam, to bridge this gender gap and empowering them to take on leadership roles within t…
In January 2024, researchers at Aga Khan University (AKU) in Pakistan’s Sindh province, launched an ambitious four-year project to measure the impact of extreme heat on maternal and child health. Studies on the impact of the climate crisis, rising heat and the impact on pregnant women have been undertaken in other countries, but until now there has been…
About Asian Disaster Preparedness CenterADPC is an autonomous international organization established for scientific, educational, developmental, and humanitarian purposes with a vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction and climate resilience in Asia and the Pacific. Established in 1986 as a technical capaci…
This paper explores how transformative adaptation towards more sustainable and resilient urban societies can be achieved through the inclusion of traditional knowledge, indigenous practices, place-based wisdom and the bearers of such knowledge – the communities. Jodhpur, a vibrant city bordering the harsh Thar Desert, once stood as a testament to urban…
With this year’s freeze harsher than ever, the call for climate risk solutions that are big and bold enough to save Mongolia’s lands and livestock are more pressing than ever.When the earth freezes in Mongolia, a large part of the economy freezes with it. In this agrarian society where livestock outnumbers humans twenty to one, the winter disaster known…
This briefing note presents summary findings from the crisis preparedness gap analysis (CPGA) in Nepal. The CPGA provides a shock-agnostic assessment of Nepal’s capacity to deal with crisis events whether driven by natural hazards, food insecurity, disease outbreaks, or other threats. Following a brief description of the CPGA methodology and an overview…
The city of Zhuji has been recognized as the first Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) Resilience Hub in China, heralding a major milestone for the global partnership. The city, which is renowned for its rich history and as a centre for the pearl industry, has transformed its approach to disaster management in the face of increasing flood risks.…