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… d’Orsay to close their doors to protect their world-class art collections make a clear connection between disaster risk … and heritage conservation. How often do we see the words ‘art’ and ‘disaster’ in the same sentence? Not often, despite … d’Orsay to close their doors to protect their world-class art collections make a clear connection between disaster risk …
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BruDirect reports that Bandar Seri Begawan - Fourteen-year-old Dayang Eidda Siti Norul Aqilah binti Matassan from Rimba 1 Secondary School, who admires Leonardo da Vincci, won first place in the regional drawing competition in conjunction with the Asean Disaster Management Day and International Day for Disaster Reduction at the national level. "Since 2…
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… A nationwide art and essay writing competition for children in schools on … youths in the remote areas of the country. The Best five art work and essays will receive award during the national event on IDDR ceremony. … A nationwide art and essay writing competition for children in schools on …
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… to visually represent risk.  We chose to work with mural art to convey the municipality boundary’s significance, … resonated with our team members who are passionate about art and poetry. The flood mural is a collaborative effort … community. We hope the municipal members will embrace the art, explore the Bipad Portal, and champion its use in …
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… Gallery (BNG) is getting set to host the 2015 Student Art Competition, under the theme "Local Action, Global … Gallery (BNG) is getting set to host the 2015 Student Art Competition, under the theme "Local Action, Global …
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Post-tsunami South Asia has better early warning systems, but reaching remote communities is still problematic, asserts Nalaka Gunawardene in an editorial for Asian Scientist. On the tenth anniversary of the devastating Asian Tsunami of December 2004, the science writer takes stock of the improved tsunami early warnings and highlights the critical gaps…
… Gogyoshi Art Project International (GAPI) arranged an art exhibition in celebration of World Tsunami Awareness Day … Day that was shared on the GAPI group page.  … Gogyoshi Art Project International (GAPI) arranged an art exhibition …
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… GFDRR’s Lab, in partnership with the World Bank Group’s Art Program, is launching a call for submissions for an upcoming exhibition: “The Art of Resilience”. This exhibition will showcase how art can further the understanding and communication of …
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What is Resilience? Resilience is often perceived as an abstract term that varies in meaning for people from different fields and backgrounds. Nevertheless,  it has been a “buzzword” in the discussion around crises and disasters in recent decades. This course will introduce structure into this confusion and provide clearer definitions for the…
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… Reduction 2019, UNESCO organised and launched the global Art Contest, "My School Protects Me" in June 2019. This … from natural hazards and related extreme events.  With the Art Contest, the voice and perspective of children and young … Reduction 2019, UNESCO organised and launched the global Art Contest, "My School Protects Me" in June 2019. This …
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… contribute towards or compromise water security [1]. The Art of Resilience, a research project within the  Global Risk … contribute towards or compromise water security [1]. The Art of Resilience, a research project within the  Global Risk …
… During a recent exhibition of art work by flood-affected children in Islamabad, Brigadir … the Express Tribune. … During a recent exhibition of art work by flood-affected children in Islamabad, Brigadir …
"Current capabilities to forecast monsoon are not sufficient," Shailesh Nayak, the top civil servant in the ministry of earth sciences which controls the country's weather office, told Reuters. "We need to augment our capabilities to forecast monsoon more accurately." Sophisticated statistical models are used by Indian officials to predict weather patt…
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… on climate change communication and action: the Art-Based Climate Resilience Toolkit . As we navigate the complexities of the climate crisis, the Art-Based Climate Resilience Toolkit invites us to embrace a … action. It reminds us of the transformative potential of art to not only illuminate the path towards climate …
… forming grassroots organizations, developing public art installations as part of the city wide emergency system, … disasters are some of the most constructive tools for art and community development. … Hurricane Katrina was one of … forming grassroots organizations, developing public art installations as part of the city wide emergency system, …

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