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Displaying 14 of about 14 resultsThis book addresses a wide range of environmental concerns within the context of sustainability and their influence on the future of Hawaii. It traces land-use practices before and after the arrival of Westerners and the increased tempo of destruction following the latter. It also discusses volcanoes and the risk of placing homes in locations vulnerable…
This course covers the fundamentals of climate science, the earth system and the causes and evidence of climate change. This knowledge explains how the earth system (natural and human) is affected by climate change.
Past and present observed changes are considered, and delegates will learn how climate models work and the nature (and limits of our knowl…
According to official sources the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has agreed on a framework to mitigate the impact of natural hazards. Initiated by Peru with support from Australia and Indonesia, the framework will focus on monitoring volcanoes and hydrographic watersheds where the "El Nino" phenomenon is generated.
"The common-response strate…
Register hereTime1:00-2:00 PM EDTAboutCome celebrate Earth Day 2023 with us:This free webinar, featuring two Geoscientists without Borders® (GWB) humanitarian projects, provides information about how these projects are helping to increase resiliency to geologic hazards in Guatemala and improving potable water access and supply for communities in northea…
The programme comprises Thematic sessions focused on seismic hazards, volcanoes, landslides, hydro-geology & generic subsidence and Coastal lowland subsidence & flood defense. Different geohazard risk communities represented at the Forum are working on community papers with the scope to describe the state-of-the-art concerning research & a…
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Recopilación de Herramientas para la Gestión Local del Riesgo, realizada por el Programa de las Naciones Unidas para los Asentamientos Humanos, UN-Habitat con el apoyo del International Development Research Centre – IDRC (Canadá), en el marco del Proyecto Apoyo a las Autoridades Locales de Ciudades de América Central para la Gestión Local de…
This short publication responds to calls from AusAID staff for simple, practical guidance on what integration of disaster risk reduction, climate change and the environment may mean for their programs. While there is general consensus that these issues are important for the long‑term success and sustainability of development outcomes, understanding how…
This authoritative reference volume emphasizes the importance and interrelationships of geological processes to the health and diseases of humans and animals. Its accessible format fosters better communication between the health and geoscience communities by elucidating the geologic origins and flow of toxic elements in the environment that lead to huma…
The aim of this document is to identify emergency groundwater resources bodies resistant to natural and man-made disasters that could replace damaged public and domestic drinking water supplies. This methodological guide provides a layout on groundwater risk assessment and management in areas affected by flood, drought, earthquakes, volcanoes, landslide…
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The EGU General Assembly 2011 will bring together geoscientists from all over the world into one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, Planetary and Space Sciences. Especially for young scientists the EGU appeals to provide a forum to present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geosciences. The EGU i…
The 2011 GEOSS in the Americas Symposium will build on the outcomes and priorities identified in previous symposiums held in Brazil (2007) and Panama (2008), plus a number of focused regional Group on Earth Observations (GEO) workshops held in 2007 through 2011.
The 2011 Symposium will focus on the role of Earth observations in four thematic areas of hi…
This issue of the newsletter reports on experiences of RDI researchers who study abroad and broaden RDI’s Network, on lectures held at RDI in the period, on three research studies conducted by RDI on Rural Biogas, Climate Change Impact to Household on Water Supply, Economic Resilience of Tourism in Volcano Prone Area, and other assorted resilience/DRR r…
The countries of the Region of the Americas are exposed to a large variety of natural hazards. Earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, droughts, and floods affect many of the countries of the Region and cause major disasters. The number of deaths, injuries, and persons seriously affected, damage to infrastructure, disruption of public s…
This collection of good practices shows how building the capacity of local institutions is key to sustaining disaster risk reduction, and demonstrates the immediate impact of local and national political commitments that institutionalise disaster risk reduction. It also showcases collaboration between local and national governments, civil society organi…