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… the results and conclusions of an independent analysis of climate change risk in the United Kingdom. The aim of the report is to … their resources. The analysis includes the effects of climate change, adaptation measures that are already …
… main summer crop. The warming of the Indian Ocean due to climate change is cited as the main reason for the … and reproduce, the WMO said in the latest  report . Climate connection The proliferation of desert locusts is … “Regular and complete monitoring, timely information and reporting, and effective control operations are key elements …
… and are concerned that erratic weather and longer-term climate change could usher in new pest problems for … fear shifting rainfall patterns could bring further climate-linked pest infestations. “We have never come across … and are concerned that erratic weather and longer-term climate change could usher in new pest problems for …
… The steady increase in climate related disasters such as floods, cyclones, storm … infrastructure and economic networks. An increasing hazard risk results in higher human and economic losses from … change. Your capacity to encourage adaptation to changing climate-related hazards and improved resilience and disaster …
… objective of the forum is to develop regional consensus climate outlook for the September to December 2011 rainfall … will also provide a regional interaction platform for the climate scientists and various users of climate early warning … Africa by reducing disaster risks: UNISDR. • IGAD Disaster risk reduction strategy: IGAD • Disaster risk reduction and …
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Closing date:
02 June 2012
… country with an area of 652,864 sq Km (ref.syb 08-09). The climate is mostly dry with extremes of cold winters and hot … for setting out national policy direction towards reducing risk of disasters through vulnerability reduction, and … to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; and • Ability to lead formulation, implementation …
… country. This can be attributed to the lack of hazard and risk communication as well as the availability of data … country. This can be attributed to the lack of hazard and risk communication as well as the availability of data …
… the launch of its free online mobile accessible Pest Risk Atlas for Africa that assesses potential pest risks under current and potential future climate conditions for a number of important pests that … science leader.  “Any increase in temperature caused by climate  change will have drastic effects on pest invasions …
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… overview of the concept of ecosystem approach to disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR), natural resource management and … approach for achieving both disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation priorities. - Chapter 2 focuses on … forest ecosystems and implications of biomass burning on climate-change. - Chapter 9 reveals the importance of …
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… This map illustrates the Horn of Africa's risk of locust infestation. Due to the limited geographic extent of this hazard, the distribution of risk is very similar to the distribution of annual … infestation. … This map illustrates the Horn of Africa's risk of locust infestation. Due to the limited geographic …
Vacancy
Closing date:
24 June 2012
… country with an area of 652,864 sq Km (ref.syb 08-09). The climate is mostly dry with extremes of cold winters and hot … for setting out national policy direction towards reducing risk of disasters through vulnerability reduction, and … to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting; and • Ability to lead formulation, implementation …
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… interactive globe at the 4th Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction and showed how users of tablets and … data such as earthquake and tsunami-prone zones, climate variations, global warming progression, biodiversity, … data such as earthquake and tsunami-prone zones, climate variations, global warming progression, biodiversity, …
… Course (MOOC) on “Geospatial Applications for Disaster Risk Management”. This MOOC is a free and flexible online … the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Participants in the MOOC will: Access to … to disaster management, sustainable development and climate change from organizations such as the United Nations …
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… highlighting the World Bank's achievements in disaster risk management initiatives. It presents the $1 million community based disaster risk reduction project implemented in Niger by the World Bank … Africa Caribbean Pacific - European Union Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Program (ACP-EU NDRR), to train local …
… Course (MOOC) on “Geospatial Applications for Disaster Risk Management”. This MOOC is a free and flexible online … the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Participants in the MOOC will: Access to … to disaster management, sustainable development and climate change from organizations such as the United Nations …

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