The News and blogs weekly newsletter introduces the latest news and blogs published by PreventionWeb on disaster risk reduction. In the 08/09/2022 edition:

The News and blogs weekly newsletter introduces the latest news and blogs published by PreventionWeb on disaster risk reduction. In the 08/09/2022 edition:

 
  UK drought: are farmers facing the crop failures of 1976 all over again? By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 08, 2022 04:49 pm
July 2022 was the driest July in England since 1935. Combined with record breaking temperatures, we are hearing talk of a drought comparable to the great drought of 1976, with fears of disruptions to public water supply and poor crop yields.

 
  ‘Children are not little adults’ and need special protection during heat waves By Kaiser Health News on Aug 08, 2022 04:40 pm
After more than a week of record-breaking temperatures across much of the country, public health experts are cautioning that children are more susceptible to heat illness than adults are.

 
  The effects of climate change on U.S. suicide rates By Eos - AGU on Aug 08, 2022 04:38 pm
Suicide incidence could increase by up to 1,660 cases annually, depending on how much the climate changes.

 
  Building resilience in the face of a dwindling Colorado River By Eos - AGU on Aug 08, 2022 04:36 pm
Policymakers, industry and conservation professionals, and tribal members explore pathways to a sustainable future for the millions of people reliant on the “lifeblood of the American West.”

 
  Findings and learnings from the WeACT project in the Upper Koshi Basin By International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development on Aug 08, 2022 04:32 pm
The WeACT project explored the potential of the latest remote sensing and dam-break flood modelling technologies to develop a web-based glacial lake outburst flood hazard assessment that could improve community flood preparedness and resilience in Nepal.

 
  Heavy toll of development frenzy on Karachi coast By The Third Pole on Aug 08, 2022 04:32 pm
In the rush to build some of Pakistan’s most expensive real estate, our investigation reveals that ecosystems and livelihoods are being demolished, and the risk of disaster being heightened.

 
  Kashmir’s flood management plan faces heavy criticism By The Third Pole on Aug 08, 2022 04:30 pm
Eight years after the devastating 2014 floods, residents of Srinagar fear a repeat despite a much-touted plan to reduce damage.

 
  Rising salinity threatens ‘the wealth of the world’ in Bangladesh By The Third Pole on Aug 08, 2022 04:29 pm
Archaeological sites such as those in the Mosque City of Bagerhat on the coast of the country are particularly vulnerable to climate change.

 
  A volcano is erupting again in Iceland. Is climate change causing more eruptions? By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 08, 2022 04:25 pm
Climate change is causing the widespread warming of our land, oceans and atmosphere. Apart from this, it also has the potential to increase volcanic activity, affect the size of eruptions, and alter the “cooling effect” that follows volcanic eruptions.

 
  COP27 Africa Regional Resilience Hub: Call for session proposals By Climate and Development Knowledge Network on Aug 08, 2022 01:55 pm
The COP27 Africa Hub welcomes all interested individuals, initiatives, and organisations involved in adaptation and resilience in Africa to submit session proposals for virtual events.

 
  NASA data on plant ‘sweating’ could help predict wildfire severity By National Aeronautics and Space Administration on Aug 08, 2022 01:41 pm
A new study uses data from the ECOSTRESS instrument aboard the space station to better understand why some parts of a wildfire burn more intensely than others.

 
  Machine learning model uses social media for more accurate wildfire monitoring By Imperial College London on Aug 08, 2022 01:24 pm
Scientists have developed a new machine learning model that uses social media data to predict and monitor wildfires more accurately in real-time.

 
  Canadian village razed by wildfire wrestles with climate-proofing its future By Thomson Reuters on Aug 08, 2022 12:49 pm
Long-term disaster mitigation plans and net-zero ambitions are running up against the realities of human impatience and reimbursement limits from insurers in Lytton, Canada, a village burned in 2021.

 
  The global map of aridity By Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici on Aug 05, 2022 05:24 pm
Aridity conditions have now been mapped for the whole globe with a very high spatial resolution. This is a knowledge tool and database that helps detailed description and informed decisions to allow better land-use planning.

 
  Business can no longer ignore extreme heat events – it’s becoming a danger to the bottom line By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 05, 2022 05:23 pm
Businesses will need to better manage extreme heat risk. But are investors sufficiently informed on the economic toll caused by the increasing frequency of extreme weather?

 
  Can parametric insurance mitigate Africa's climate risk? By World Economic Forum on Aug 05, 2022 05:22 pm
Parametric insurance is not a new concept. Such products and solutions have been in existence for more than 20 years. On the African continent, however, parametric insurance is relatively new but becoming ever more crucial to climate resilience.

 
  Nuclear technique helps Mexico eradicate an invasive insect pest outbreak threatening farmers’ livelihoods By International Atomic Energy Agency on Aug 05, 2022 05:21 pm
Mexico is using a nuclear-based technique known as the sterile insect technique (SIT) to eradicate the medfly that had been threatening fruit and vegetable crops, farmers’ livelihoods and the country’s economy. 

 
  New Zealand has launched a plan to prepare for inevitable climate change impacts: 5 areas where the hard work starts now By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 05, 2022 05:19 pm
New Zealand’s first climate adaptation plan, launched this week, provides a robust foundation for urgent nation-wide action. Its goals are utterly compelling: reduce vulnerability, build adaptive capacity and and strengthen resilience.

 
  Mapped: How climate change affects extreme weather around the world 2022 By Carbon Brief on Aug 05, 2022 02:26 pm
In the early 2000s, a new field of climate-science research emerged that began to explore the human fingerprint on extreme weather, such as floods, heatwaves, droughts and storms.

 
  Share your descriptions of disasters and catastrophes impacts using your smartphone application Signalert available in Arabic: crowdmapping maps for Arabic-speaking countries By Signalert Sarl on Aug 05, 2022 11:56 am
The application uses participatory maps for natural and technological disasters, crisis management and early risk warning, SIGNALERT is now available in the Arabic language on both the Appstore and Google Play.

 
  Cascading’ climate risks in the Middle East and North Africa By China Dialogue on Aug 05, 2022 11:28 am
Climate risks need to be understood in terms of their interaction with social, political and environmental vulnerabilities on the ground.

 
  The radio system that keeps us safe from extreme weather is under threat By The Slate Magazine on Aug 05, 2022 10:03 am
Often referred to as the “voice” of the National Weather Service, NOAA Weather Radio is a 24/7 public service that broadcasts weather information from more than 1,000 stations across the United States and many of its territories.

 
  USask researchers explore how floods and droughts are challenging science and society globally By University of Saskatchewan on Aug 05, 2022 09:39 am
Even with significant global advances in science and infrastructure designed to predict and manage such extreme disasters, many communities still face major societal and economic impacts when these events occur.

 
  Funding for resilience: Five key objectives to protect vulnerable groups through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Investing By International Science Council on Aug 05, 2022 09:18 am
What kinds of financial and economic benefits would political entities be able to sustain if there were more investments in appropriate DRR strategies? ESG investing helps shift the mindset from a short-term perspective on disaster impact.

 
  Experts warn that climate change is threatening the resilience of UK wastewater infrastructure By University of Portsmouth on Aug 05, 2022 08:58 am
A unique study has revealed climate change and increasing populations could be drastically reducing the resilience of wastewater infrastructure in the UK.

 
  Germany: 2021 floods - 10 recommendations for resilience By The Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences on Aug 04, 2022 03:45 pm
The flood event in July 2021 in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate caused by heavy rainfall is one of the largest flood disasters in Germany for decades. The affected regions and municipalities are now facing immense challenges.

 
  Sendai Framework Midterm Review survey: Global engineering consultation By International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure on Aug 04, 2022 01:02 pm
The International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure (ICSI) is launching a global consultation to collect views from members of the engineering community on topics related to the implementation of disaster risk management.

 
  PDC assists with RIMPAC, the world’s largest international maritime exercise By Pacific Disaster Center on Aug 04, 2022 11:19 am
PDC in partnership with twenty-seven countries’ militaries, international nongovernmental organizations, and interagency partners, provided technical assistance and expertise during the world’s largest international maritime exercise.

 
  Nominations for speaker(s) at Asian Local Leaders' Forum event, 2022 APMCDRR, Brisbane, Australia By Asian Local Leaders Forum on Aug 04, 2022 11:09 am
Local leadership is among the most understated strengths of successful DRR practices. Recognising the immense role that local champions play and celebrating their achievements is critical.

 
  Droughts in Europe in July 2022: almost half of the EU +UK territory at risk By European Commission Joint Research Centre on Aug 04, 2022 10:50 am
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre today published the “Drought in Europe - July 2022” report, an assessment of Europe’s drought situation based on the European Drought Observatory.

 
  The future of disaster resiliency and the need for a global vulnerability index By International Science Council on Aug 03, 2022 06:25 pm
As climate change accelerates the devastation of disaster in populated environments, government leaders across the world are figuring out how to best mitigate these impacts before they happen.

 
  Five lessons on collective approaches to anticipatory action By Centre for Disaster Protection on Aug 03, 2022 06:22 pm
Between spring 2020 and early 2022, the Centre supported OCHA in undertaking process learning on four anticipatory action (AA) pilots in Somalia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, and Malawi.

 
  Data vs disaster: Inside the Philippines’ natural emergency preparedness programme By GovInsider on Aug 03, 2022 06:15 pm
A country prone to frequent disasters is using information tools to mitigate their effects and at the same time advance social development.

 
  UGA research: Wildfires disproportionately affect the poor By University of Georgia on Aug 03, 2022 06:13 pm
Study finds lower-income homeowners are at higher risk of wildfire, canceled homeowners insurance.

 
  U.S. high tide flooding breaks records in multiple locations By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Aug 03, 2022 06:06 pm
Coastal communities in three locations along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts saw record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue into 2023 and beyond without improved flood defenses, according to NOAA.

 
  How siestas might help Europe survive deadly heat waves By Wired, Condé Nast Digital on Aug 03, 2022 06:01 pm
The snooze is optional. But as climate change intensifies, Northern European countries are seeing the appeal of Spain’s controversial midday break.

 
  What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 03, 2022 05:25 pm
Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event – generally less than six hours. It often is caused by heavy or excessive rainfall and usually happens in areas near rivers or lakes.

 
  Hong Kong’s July heatwaves highlight the city’s lack of holistic climate governance By CarbonCare InnoLab on Aug 03, 2022 11:54 am
The climate adaptation part of the "Hong Kong Climate Action Plan 2050" only focuses on the achievements of engineering projects dealing with climate disasters, and does not take into account the plight of the above-mentioned disadvantaged groups.

 
  GP2022 Ignite Stage: Human capacity building that supports community disaster management by Sendai City By Sendai City on Aug 03, 2022 10:41 am
On 27 May 2022, the City of Sendai shared its disaster risk reduction initiatives at the Ignite Stage during the Global Platform 2022 with a presentation titled “Human capacity building that supports community disaster management”.

 
  Stanford researchers discuss extreme heat’s impacts on laborers By Stanford University on Aug 03, 2022 09:47 am
News stories of farmhands and other outdoor workers dying from heat-related impacts are stark reminders that few regulations exist to protect laborers from extreme heat.

 
  Nearly 200 climate shelters to beat the heat in the city By Barcelona City Council on Aug 03, 2022 09:33 am
197 climate shelters are available in Barcelona, Spain from 13 June to 15 September and include municipal facilities and public spaces offering more comfortable temperatures for users and those vulnerable to the heat.

 
  How to keep teen athletes safe from heat illness as sports practice begins amid a brutally hot summer By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 02, 2022 03:29 pm
High school sports practices are starting amid a brutally hot summer in much of the country. As temperatures rise, heat illnesses are becoming an increasing risk for athletes, particularly in the first few weeks of practice.

 
  Flood maps show US vastly underestimates contamination risk at old industrial sites By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 02, 2022 03:22 pm
Researchers at the U.S. Government Accountability Office found an alarming 60% of Superfund sites were in locations at risk of climate-related events, including wildfires and flooding. Further research shows that that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

 
  Adapting to flood risk: Evidence from global cities By VOX EU on Aug 02, 2022 02:44 pm
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of disasters, but the ability to cope varies widely across the globe. This column examines how city death tolls and economic activity are affected by flooding.

 
  Climate endgame: Potential for global heating to end humanity 'dangerously underexplored' By University of Cambridge on Aug 02, 2022 02:34 pm
Experts call for a new ‘Climate Endgame’ research agenda, and say far too little work has gone into understanding the mechanisms by which rising temperatures might pose a catastrophic risk to society and humanity.

 
  Nine reasons why extreme floods may be worse than expected By Eos - AGU on Aug 02, 2022 02:10 pm
The implications of nature not conforming to statistical assumptions can be devastating; researchers describe why extreme floods may be bigger than we assume.

 
  Optimizing health response during wild fires with real-time, integrated data By Crisis Ready on Aug 02, 2022 09:29 am
ReadyMapperis an interactive reporting dashboard designed to optimize disaster response by combining near real-time data on population dynamics, infrastructure status, and health system capacities.

 
  Boiling point By United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Aug 02, 2022 09:20 am
While the only long-term way to reduce the heat of cities is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and therefore start to reverse global warming, there are short-term solutions that can help make cities cooler and more livable.

 
  Sinking city By United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change on Aug 02, 2022 09:12 am
A sprawling city of more than 30 million people, Jakarta sits on a low, flat alluvial plain through which 13 rivers flow. Forty per cent of the city is below sea level leaving it exposed to rising sea levels.

 
  Pilot project to support equitable climate resilience along the upper Mississippi River By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Aug 02, 2022 09:04 am
NOAA and its partners are launching a new pilot project to study flooding on the Mississippi River and how to better protect the most vulnerable communities.

 
  Public review of the Words into Action guide: ‘Using traditional knowledges for disaster risk reduction’ By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on Aug 02, 2022 08:44 am
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk reductions invites members of the DRR community to comment on the new Words into Action guide on using traditional knowledges for disaster risk reduction.  

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