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Listening to those in crisis: Understanding perspectives on anticipatory action in Somalia By Anticipation Hub on Mar 13, 2023 01:54 pm
With support from OCHA, several humanitarian organizations used data on food insecurity and climate, which is widely available in Somalia, to launch an anticipatory action framework for drought.

Raising awareness about flood risks in vulnerable areas of Gaza By Global Communities - Partners for Good on Mar 13, 2023 01:50 pm
Like many others living in the Gaza Strip, Ahmad*, a father of six children, faces daily challenges related to hazards that accompany the winter season, from sewage overflow and flooding to frequent power outages and frigid temperatures.

The world's atmospheric rivers now have an intensity ranking like hurricanes By American Geophysical Union on Mar 13, 2023 01:18 pm
 Atmospheric rivers are becoming more intense and frequent. A new study demonstrates that a recently developed scale for atmospheric river intensity can be used to rank atmospheric rivers and identify hotspots of the most intense atmospheric rivers

Underused satellite, radar data may improve thunderstorm forecasts By Pennsylvania State University on Mar 10, 2023 02:31 pm
Tens of thousands of thunderstorms may rumble around the world each day, but accurately predicting the time and location where they will form remains a grand challenge of computer weather modeling.

Short-distance migrations help communities manage climate shocks: Study By Down To Earth on Mar 10, 2023 01:51 pm
Many migrate short distances inside their own countries to harness opportunities out there or adapt to shocks and stressors in their life

From megadroughts to megafloods By The American Spectator on Mar 10, 2023 01:38 pm
California’s weather patterns certainly have been unusual this winter, with the Sierra snowpack hitting record levels, massive flooding throughout the valleys, and slight smatterings of snow landing in such snow-averse places as Orange County.

NOAA satellites help us prepare for severe weather By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Mar 10, 2023 01:19 pm
Spring is on the horizon. With the promise of warmer temperatures and blooming flowers also comes an increased risk of severe weather. NOAA’s geostationary and polar-orbiting satellites monitor the changing weather patterns

Lasting toll of multiple climate disasters on Pakistan’s women By The Third Pole on Mar 10, 2023 11:18 am
Experts say that poverty, societal attitudes and gender norms have made it harder for women in Pakistan to cope with the impacts of climate change, in this report on International Women’s Day

Climate change adaptation plans fall short in hard-hit Italy By Clean Energy Wire on Mar 10, 2023 11:12 am
Italy already finds itself reeling from the climate crisis, but the country’s adaptation plans are widely deemed insufficient. In the wake of record temperatures, droughts and floods, the government published its first national adaptation plan last year.

This is how we can make buildings earthquake-proof By World Economic Forum on Mar 10, 2023 09:31 am
Every country has hundreds of rules and regulations surrounding the construction of buildings. In countries such as Chile and Japan, which face regular earthquakes, many extra rules have been put in place to ensure buildings can withstand these disasters.

Vanuatu twin cyclones underscore the Pacific’s vulnerability to compounding climate-disaster risks By United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on Mar 10, 2023 09:24 am
Two destructive Category 4 tropical cyclones, Judy and Kevin, and an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude impacted over 80 per cent of the Vanuatu population from 1 to 3 March 2023.

Knowing where earthquakes will cause damage By ETH Zurich on Mar 09, 2023 01:25 pm
The Swiss Seismological Service at ETH Zurich has just introduced the first seismic risk model for Switzerland. It shows the potential impact of earthquakes on people and buildings in the country.

Raising women’s voices in strengthening community flood resilience By Flood Resilience Portal on Mar 09, 2023 01:21 pm
Women play a key role when it comes to the topic of flood resilience. But, they are often left out of important conversations, which results in gaps when trying to achieve resilience. Concern Worldwide Kenya supports women’s participation in such forums.

Extreme wildfires make their own weather By Eos - AGU on Mar 09, 2023 01:14 pm
Extreme fires in the western United States and Southeast Asia influenced the local weather in ways that make fires and smoke pollution worse.

Mexican engineering team awarded at inaugural ResilienceTech competition for early warning app By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean on Mar 09, 2023 01:13 pm
The competition aimed to demonstrate that data is not just for experts and scientists but should be available for local communities on the front line of disasters to understand and act accordingly.

Syria’s earthquake survivors struggle in a disaster made far worse by civil war, bombed-out hospitals and currency collapse By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 09, 2023 01:07 pm
After a pair of devastating earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria, the number of confirmed deaths continues to rise, surpassing 50,000 as of Feb. 24.

Alaska study compares ground motion, magnitude estimates from satellite and seismic records By Seismological Society of America on Mar 09, 2023 12:53 pm
When it comes to making a rapid estimate of ground motion and moment magnitude for an earthquake, using data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) might be a good alternative or addition to data from seismic stations.

Five reasons why climate action needs women By United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Mar 09, 2023 12:43 pm
As we celebrate International Women's Day today, it's important to recognize the vital role that women play in tackling climate change. While climate change affects everyone, it does not affect everyone equally.

First the floods, then the diseases – why NZ should brace for outbreaks of spillover infections from animals By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 09, 2023 08:35 am
With potable water and wastewater systems damaged and land covered in silt, there is another consequence that may yet appear – diseases, or more specifically, zoonoses that spread between animals and people.

The red and yellow sticker dilemma – how do we balance safety with the desire to return home after a disaster? By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 09, 2023 08:32 am
Just over a month after the Auckland flood, and three weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle hitting the North Island, the scale of the disasters and the rebuild is clear – as is a sense of being in limbo for those worst affected.

Balancing mitigation and adaptation: insights for the financial sector By Global Association of Risk Professionals on Mar 08, 2023 05:05 pm
When discussing humanity’s response to climate change, we often draw a dividing line between the competing priorities of mitigation and adaptation.

To help dry forests, fire needs to be just the right intensity, and happen more than once By EurekAlert on Mar 08, 2023 04:54 pm
Oregon State University research on the ability of a wildfire to improve the health of a forest uncovered a Goldilocks effect – unless a blaze falls in a narrow severity range it isn’t good at helping forest landscapes return to historical conditions

Flash floods: Why are more of them devastating the world’s driest regions? By Springer Nature on Mar 08, 2023 04:42 pm
Shifting weather, changing settlement patterns and a lack of preparedness mean that dryland areas are most at risk from flooding. Researchers need to focus on data collection, early-warning systems, flood protection and more.

Changes in land-atmosphere coupling increase compound drought and heatwaves over northern East Asia By EurekAlert on Mar 08, 2023 04:41 pm
With global warming on the rise, the severity and frequency of extreme weather events are also rising dramatically; this includes an increase in the number of compound extreme events.

From reviving traditional crops to climate-proofing infrastructure: How 5 Indian communities are adapting to climate change By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 08, 2023 04:32 pm
At the global level, India is at the forefront of driving action on climate change. Its pledge to reach net-zero emissions by 2070 was one of the most important announcements at COP26.

Intense downpours in the UK will increase due to climate change – new study By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 08, 2023 01:23 pm
A new set of 100-year climate projections was created to assess the likelihood of heavy rain downpours like these over the coming years and decades. The short answer is climate change means these extreme downpours will happen more often in the UK

Pioneering study shows flood risks can still be considerably reduced if all global promises to cut carbon emissions are kept By University of Bristol on Mar 08, 2023 01:11 pm
Annual damage caused by flooding in the UK could increase by more than a fifth over the next century due to climate change unless all international pledges to reduce carbon emissions are met, according to new research.

Celebrating women’s leadership in climate action By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Mar 08, 2023 01:00 pm
Actively engaging women in decision-making processes on climate action is important. Building this groundwork started ten years ago, at COP18, where nations agreed to improve women’s participation in international climate policymaking.

Vietnamese women leading the way on flood resilience By Flood Resilience Portal on Mar 08, 2023 12:54 pm
Because of cultural barriers, women’s participation in flood resilience is very low in Vietnam. Plan International works with women from 18 communities, empowering them to take on leading roles in the decision-making bodies of their communities.

Gender in early warning and early action: why do we still need to talk about it? By Anticipation Hub on Mar 08, 2023 12:40 pm
The discussion about gender and disasters has been ongoing for decades. Unfortunately, the scale of the challenge – ensuring gender doesn’t impact how they are able to respond to, and recover from, a disaster – means that it will continue for decades.

New historic UN treaty in oceans can help climate action By United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Mar 08, 2023 12:30 pm
UN delegates reached an historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters. The agreement benefits biodiversity and is an encouraging development as the international community scrambles to tackle the climate emergency

Women leaders forge change to reduce disaster risk for all By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific on Mar 07, 2023 05:01 pm
On International Women’s Day 2023, we celebrate the women who are transforming disaster risk reduction planning and implementation to make it more gender responsive and inclusive and therefore more effective.

Crowdsourced reports via app can quickly identify an earthquake’s impact as high or low By The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences on Mar 07, 2023 04:37 pm
After an earthquake, it is crucial to obtain a rapid assessment of the severity of the impact on the affected population. An app channelling information from affected people about the “felt intensity” of the earthquake allows an early damage assessment.

Climate change to cost Germany up to 900 billion euros by 2050 - study By Thomson Reuters on Mar 07, 2023 03:26 pm
A new study shows extreme weather caused by climate change could cost Germany up to 900 billion euros in cumulative economic damage by mid-century, as Europe's biggest economy seeks climate adaptation measures to cut the damages bill.

2023 Researchers meeting: Call for abstracts now open! By University of Colorado Boulder on Mar 07, 2023 01:28 pm
Hazards and disaster researchers are invited to submit abstracts for the 2023 Researchers Meeting. This year’s meeting will focus on New Frontiers of Disaster Research: Action-Oriented Collaborations to Solve Complex Challenges.

New funding streams activated after fifth successive failed rainy season in Somalia By Start Network on Mar 07, 2023 12:55 pm
Start Network is pleased to announce US$4.2 million of new funding to help protect people in Somalia from ever-worsening drought.

Sea level rise poses particular risk for Asian megacities By National Center for Atmospheric Research on Mar 07, 2023 08:42 am
Sea level rise may disproportionately affect certain Asian megacities as well as western tropical Pacific islands and the western Indian Ocean, according to new research that looks at the effects of natural sea level fluctuations on the projected rise.

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