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Nature-based solution for flooding in Lagos
By The Nation Newspaper on Dec 19, 2022 02:16 pm
Lagos will deploy nature-based solution to tackle flood and
other effects of climate change from 2023, it has been learnt.
Changing climate, shift to more extreme weather intensify risk of flooding in California
By California department of water resources on Dec 19, 2022 02:14 pm
California’s shift to a hotter and drier climate is
intensifying flood risk across the state and demands action even during
ongoing drought. California needs to be prepared for more extreme flood
events brought on by storms producing more rain than snow
After Hurricane Maria, many Puerto Ricans fled to Florida. Then Ian happened.
By Grist Magazine on Dec 19, 2022 01:59 pm
The state's affordable housing crisis has made it almost impossible for storm victims to get back on their feet.
Chile heat wave exacerbates forest fires, causes public health risk
By Devdiscourse on Dec 19, 2022 01:39 pm
Dozens of people have had to evacuate their homes because of
the fires and the capital Santiago is under a public health alert due
to a cloud of smoke, officials said on Friday.
As Karachi sinks, residents fight for fair climate solutions
By The Third Pole on Dec 19, 2022 01:15 pm
Restoring Karachi’s waterways – and demolishing homes to do
so – is at the core of the city’s response to climate disasters. But
researchers point to a multitude of looming threats, including
subsidence.
NOAA to launch major advancement in seasonal high tide flooding predictions
By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Dec 16, 2022 01:48 pm
The new model will aid flooding and restoration efforts, and help lessen possible impacts from climate change.
New wildfire risk map suggests California communities increasingly vulnerable
By capradio on Dec 16, 2022 01:45 pm
After years of promising, Cal Fire has released new, updated
maps to help residents determine if they live in a risky wildfire area.
New flood warning services in the South East
By United Kingdom - government on Dec 16, 2022 01:40 pm
Households urged to register for more targeted service as more than 3,000 properties in Kent and Surrey to benefit
El Niño varies more intensely now than in the past millennium
By Eos - AGU on Dec 16, 2022 01:36 pm
Researchers found evidence for a strengthening El Niño in living and fossilized Galápagos corals.
Japan’s example: Can forest planting reduce climate disaster risk?
By Mongabay on Dec 16, 2022 12:48 pm
In disaster-prone Japan, torrential rains exacerbated by the
climate crisis have caused serious flooding and landslides in recent
years, including in the country’s many forests.
Risk information is everybody's business. Here is why it is a whole-of-society effort
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on Dec 16, 2022 08:53 am
More risk data is produced every day. However, new findings
often don't make it out of the scientific silo to the broader public. In
the face of false information, it is essential to search for new ways
to make risk information accessible for everyone.
True or false? Here are five ways to manage false information about risk
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on Dec 16, 2022 08:34 am
As the world grapples with the impacts of the climate
crisis, effective risk communication is critical to reduce disaster
risk. But the rise in fake news and disinformation can hamper efforts to
raise awareness of risks and prepare communities.
We need to work on our early warning development process to ensure LGBTQIA+ people are included
By Kevin Blanchard on Dec 15, 2022 04:41 pm
LGBTQIA+ people are often some of the most marginalised in
disasters. We need to build early warning systems that are inclusive of
all of society – and that involve marginalised communities in all stages
of their development.
A network of tents in Khartoum’s urban island: community flood management in action
By Resurgence on Dec 15, 2022 02:49 pm
The Taya system is a community-led indigenous system. It is a
network of tents, i.e., Tayas, that are built in the proximity of
informal settlements that are highly vulnerable to flooding.
Mapping Liberia’s resilient future
By Gemeh Buway-Roberts on Dec 15, 2022 02:14 pm
In Liberia, challenges abound, but progress will prevail.
Joining MCR2030 is helping its cities build resilience to disease
outbreaks, and reducing the impacts of natural hazards.
Roof materials on Chicago buildings can substantially lower temperatures during heat waves
By American Geophysical Union on Dec 15, 2022 02:08 pm
A city-wide study shows urban planners more precisely what
they can achieve by covering roofs in white coatings, vegetation, or
solar panels.
Geohazard education trainings foster resilience in rural Alaska
By American Geophysical Union on Dec 15, 2022 02:08 pm
National Science Foundation-funded teacher and community
workshops boost disaster preparedness optimism among coastal Alaskan
educators, whose communities face an array of natural hazards.
Novel road surfaces could be key to living with climate change
By University of Birmingham on Dec 15, 2022 02:04 pm
University of Birmingham experts are working with the
Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) to develop ways of future-proofing
the country’s road network against the effects of climate change.
Record low water levels on the Mississippi River in 2022 show how climate change is altering large rivers
By Conversation Media Group, the on Dec 15, 2022 01:54 pm
Rivers are critical corridors that connect cities and
ecosystems alike. When drought develops, water levels fall, making river
navigation harder and more expensive.
Social media posts reveal human responses to deadly Tongan eruption
By Eos - AGU on Dec 15, 2022 01:38 pm
Quantifying human responses to disasters could improve preparation for future threats, scientists say.
Helping Africa’s farmers control climate-induced pests
By Science and Development Network on Dec 15, 2022 01:27 pm
The spread of invasive species across Sub-Saharan Africa is
expedited by porous borders with poor phytosanitary checks, say the
scientists. They believe this needs to be addressed as a priority,
rather than relying on the extensive use of chemicals.
European Earth Observation providers support ADB in Pakistan floods recovery efforts
By European Space Agency on Dec 15, 2022 10:44 am
Following the devastating floods which occurred in Pakistan
starting from June 2022, several European specialised Earth Observation
providers took part in disaster assessment efforts to assist the Asian
Development Bank (ADB) with the support of ESA.
Philippine schools association taps UN Sasakawa Laureate for climate smart operations and disaster management
By Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute on Dec 14, 2022 04:11 pm
In an effort to improve the climate change mitigation and
adaptation capabilities of the country’s higher educational institutions
(HEIs), the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU)
recently launched “Climate Smart Academia 2050.”
Funding call: Grassroots Action Research Micro-grants
By Adaptation Research Alliance on Dec 14, 2022 03:43 pm
The ARA has launched the Grassroots Action Research
Micro-grants, a new funding opportunity for action and research entities
to collaborate to unearth knowledge, ideas and opportunities for
climate change adaptation in the Global South.
UNDRR
ROAS Launches a Regional Policy Brief: Health System Resilience and
Build Back Better (BBB) from Disasters Post COVID-19 in the Arab Region
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Arab States on Dec 14, 2022 12:10 pm
The UNDRR ROAS published a Regional Policy Brief on Health
System Resilience and Building Back Better from Disasters Post COVID-19
in the Arab Region, with the support of the Government of Japan.
Governor of Santiago de Chile appoints South America’s first Chief Heat Officer
By Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center on Dec 14, 2022 10:30 am
Appointment of Cristina Huidobro as CHO marks fourth
continent to dedicate government resources to reducing the risks of
extreme heat in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller
Foundation Resilience Center.
Signals from the ionosphere could improve tsunami forecasts
By University of Washington on Dec 14, 2022 10:02 am
Research from the University of Washington shows that
signals from the upper atmosphere could improve tsunami forecasting and,
someday, help track ash plumes and other impacts after a volcanic
eruption.
New tool provides pathway for inclusion
By United Nations Office
for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the
Caribbean on Dec 14, 2022 06:22 am
A new MCR2030 tool enables local governments to design,
formulate, and implement disaster resilience strategies that are more
inclusive of the perspectives and capacities of persons with
disabilities
Protecting poor neighborhoods from landslide risk
By American Geophysical Union on Dec 13, 2022 04:07 pm
As low-income, informal settlements bloom in the tropics,
their risk of landslides increases. A new modeling tool incorporates
urbanization factors to protect the region’s poorest neighborhoods.
Farming through wildfire season: The key role of farmers in building wildfire resilience
By Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network on Dec 13, 2022 04:04 pm
Climate change, combined with years of fire suppression
policies, have brought an unsettlingly new normal of increasingly
devastating wildfires. Farmers and ranchers are key players in building
large-scale resilience in a rapidly changing world.
Dashboard on insurance protection gap for catastrophes
By European insurance and occupational pensions authority on Dec 13, 2022 03:59 pm
The first European dashboard depicts the insurance
protection gap for catastrophes. The aim of the dashboard is to present
the drivers of a climate-related insurance protection gap.
Three reasons why roads should be a critical part of climate change adaptation in Thailand
By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Dec 13, 2022 03:58 pm
Since September, heavy rainfalls and floods have devastated
many parts of Thailand, affecting nearly 40% of the country. Roads were
closed, transport was disrupted. The human, economic and social costs of
climate-induced disasters are skyrocketing.
2022 hurricane season: Fewer storms than anticipated, but still extremely damaging
By Munich Re Foundation on Dec 13, 2022 03:55 pm
This year’s hurricane season in the North Atlantic produced
fewer storms than originally feared. However, Hurricane Ian, one of the
strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall in the US, hit the Florida
coast and caused devastating damage.
Pioneering heat stress scale to be trialed in Western Sydney
By University of Sydney on Dec 13, 2022 03:52 pm
Sydney researchers are developing a heat stress scale
similar to a UV index, with an accompanying app to help the public
handle the heat and avoid the risk of health problems from heatwaves.
Flood hazard and risk maps: A key instrument for flood risk management
By World Bank, the on Dec 13, 2022 03:44 pm
Flood risks affect almost 2 billion people worldwide.
Climate change and unplanned urbanization will further increase these
risks.
Cabo Verde: Increasing resilience to disasters and climate-related shocks
By World Bank, the on Dec 13, 2022 01:40 pm
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when constraints were at their
highest, Cabo Verde was able to access immediate liquidity through the
Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing with Catastrophe
Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat DDO) Project.
Opportunity: Open call launched by Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance
By Climate and Development Knowledge Network on Dec 13, 2022 01:31 pm
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance (the Lab), an
investor network that incubates and launches promising investment
solutions to address climate change in developing countries, recently
opened its call for ideas for the 2023 cycle.
Human-caused global warming, climate variability in vicious cycle
By University of Colorado Boulder on Dec 13, 2022 01:21 pm
Scientists show how the two factors combined to cause extreme ocean events in Indonesia
Extremely hot and cold days linked to cardiovascular deaths
By The American Heart Association on Dec 13, 2022 01:13 pm
More heart failure deaths were linked with extreme
temperatures than other heart conditions, from an international study in
the journal Circulation
Tropical cyclones on the rise in low-and middle-income countries yet remain least studied
By Columbia University on Dec 13, 2022 09:36 am
A new invited perspective from a researcher at Columbia
University Mailman School of Public Health illustrates the increases in
adverse public health outcomes following tropical cyclones, especially
in communities with existing health conditions.
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