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Displaying 15 of about 52 resultsThis report shows the positive difference Islamic Relief Worldwide is beginning to make in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) by highlighting how village disaster committees and earthworks to raise people’s houses have reduced the impact of seasonal flooding in north-western Bangladesh. It shows how irrigated vegetable growing and microfinance lo…
… to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, … to increases in tropical cyclone intensity, unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, …
… process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, flooding.) … process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, …
… precipitation, 11; drought, 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." … 9; extreme wind, 9; cold wave, 9; sea level rise, 6; heat wave, 6; storm surge, 6; and change in biodiversity, 3." …
… of life occurring during Sandy (131) and the summer-long heat wave and associated drought, which caused over 123 direct … deaths (though an estimate of the excess mortality due to heat stress is still unknown). The eleven events include: …
… frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe and … frequent and longer droughts in Africa, the European heat wave of 2003, frequent inland flooding in Central Europe …
… temper the rising risks of climate change. "Turn Down the Heat: Why a 4°C Warmer World Must be Avoided," (pdf) warns … we’re on track for a 4°C warmer world marked by extreme heat-waves, declining global food stocks, loss of ecosystems … Report on climate change in 2010. "Turn Down the Heat" combines a synthesis of recent scientific literature …
… in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to … water conservation actions; • Support and expand extreme heat planning; • Include climate change adaptation measures … in fighting street flooding, sewer backups, and heat-related illnesses by 2050. The strategy aims to …
… change and recent extreme weather events, such as the heat waves, drought, and fires? This fact sheet summarizes … change and recent extreme weather events, such as the heat waves, drought, and fires? This fact sheet summarizes …
… impacts • resilience • water • hazards (droughts, floods, heat waves, frost) • vulnerability and adaptation … This … impacts • resilience • water • hazards (droughts, floods, heat waves, frost) • vulnerability and adaptation …
… change induced extreme weather events such as cyclones, heat waves, drought as well as sea level rise, which is … change induced extreme weather events such as cyclones, heat waves, drought as well as sea level rise, which is …
… in damages. This summer has seen more than just extreme heat. In June, drought encompassed 56 percent of the … of certain types of extreme weather events (e.g., heat waves, torrential downpours). Two recently published … the same will likely prove true for this summer’s extreme heat throughout the U.S. What the Future Holds By continuing …
… save native varieties of potatoes which are resistant to heat, drought, and crop pests, making them a more resilient … save native varieties of potatoes which are resistant to heat, drought, and crop pests, making them a more resilient …
… However, the quake triggered a terrible tsunami. The wave devastated the northeast coast of the main island Honshu. In some bays, the wave reached a height of up to 40 metres. Entire towns, roads … Japan is believed to have last been hit by a seismic sea wave of this size in the year 869. The tsunami led to severe …
… including tides and surge, earthquake and tsunami, extreme heat and drought, as well as climate change. This document is … including tides and surge, earthquake and tsunami, extreme heat and drought, as well as climate change. This document is …