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You can’t always get what you want – a Mick Jagger theory of drought management By California WaterBlog on Aug 29, 2022 04:47 pm
The ongoing California drought has many lessons for water managers and policy-makers. Perhaps the greatest lesson is how unimportant a drought can be if we manage water well.
Building climate resilient agro-ecosystems of smallholder farming By InsuResilience Solutions Fund on Aug 29, 2022 04:45 pm
InsuResilience Solutions Fund supports upscale and improvement of index-based crop insurance and indemnity-based livestock solution for poor and vulnerable smallholder farmers in Indian states to increase their resilience against extreme weather events
Heatwaves and drought – why they are setting us up for severe flash flooding incidents? By Ambiental Technical Solutions Ltd on Aug 29, 2022 04:28 pm
The recent high temperatures and lack of precipitation have hardened the ground and subsequently reduced the infiltration capacity of soils. This poses a huge threat when there is heavy rainfall.
River floods can trigger powerful underwater landslides By Eos - AGU on Aug 29, 2022 04:19 pm
A record-length turbidity current triggered by river flooding has revealed a new link between the surface and the deep sea.
The First China-CELAC Ministerial Forum for Disaster Management Cooperation successfully held By Ministry of Emergency Management on Aug 29, 2022 03:36 pm
The Ministry of Emergency Management of China and the Argentina International Cooperation and Humanitarian Assistance Agency co-hosted the First China-CELAC Ministerial Forum for Disaster Management Cooperation.
If you thought this summer’s heat waves were bad, a new study has some disturbing news about dangerous heat in the future By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 29, 2022 09:21 am
As global temperatures rise, people in the tropics, including places like India and Africa’s Sahel region, will likely face dangerously hot conditions almost daily by the end of the century – even as the world reduces its emissions, a new study shows.
Climate justice and human rights for flood-affected people By Flood Resilience Portal on Aug 29, 2022 08:41 am
In resolution 48/13, the UNHRC called on States and partners around the world to work together to implement the newly recognised right of access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.
Climate risk assessment needs urgent improvement By Nature Publishing Group on Aug 26, 2022 02:38 pm
Existing constraints in current climate risk assessments make them inappropriate to effectively assess the true exposure of society and businesses to climate-related risk.
Some Houstonians still struggling five years after Harvey By University of Houston on Aug 26, 2022 02:24 pm
Houston’s vulnerable populations still lag in post-Harvey recovery.
Melting glaciers, growing lakes and the threat of outburst floods By United Nations Development Programme - Headquarters on Aug 26, 2022 02:15 pm
In March, the mercury began to soar in Pakistan. Daytime average maximum temperatures hovered 5°C and 8°C above normal in large parts of the country.
Traditional building techniques could mitigate flood damage in Assam By The Third Pole on Aug 26, 2022 02:11 pm
Indigenous construction methods offer a solution to floods that are becoming more frequent and destructive in the Indian state of Assam
Greater Horn of Africa faces 5th failed rainy season By World Meteorological Organization on Aug 26, 2022 02:05 pm
Drought-stricken parts of the Greater Horn of Africa are bracing for a fifth consecutive failed rainy season, which will worsen the crisis which is impacting millions of people.
Climate change exacerbated hurricane Harvey’s flood damage, hitting low-income and Latinx neighborhoods disproportionately harder By Louisiana State University on Aug 26, 2022 02:03 pm
New research shows that up to 50 percent of residences in Houston’s Harris County would not have been flooded by Hurricane Harvey five years ago if it were not for the impact of climate change.
Poorest countries at greatest risk of losses and damage from climate change By International Institute for Environment and Development on Aug 26, 2022 12:49 pm
Countries with lower Gross Domestic Product per head are at greater risk due to different factors including their institutions, levels of poverty, prevalence of disease and gender equality.
Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East face rapid climate change By Eos - AGU on Aug 26, 2022 12:01 pm
This interview details answers from authors about the rapid climate change in the EMME, advances in climate modelling in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East as a prominent climate change hotspot, and what challenges remain.
‘Dangerous’ and ‘extremely dangerous’ heat stress to become more common by 2100 By University of Washington on Aug 26, 2022 11:18 am
New research from the University of Washington and Harvard University gives a range of heat impacts worldwide by the end of this century, depending on future emissions of greenhouse gases.
Dallas is only the latest flood disaster: How cities can learn from today’s climate crises to prepare for tomorrow By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 26, 2022 09:51 am
Floods are complex events, and they are about more than just heavy rain. Each community has its own unique geography and climate that can exacerbate flooding, so preparing to deal with future floods has to be tailored to the community.
Future of rail: How rail industry is fighting back against extreme weather events By New Civil Engineer on Aug 25, 2022 03:55 pm
Increased frequency of extreme weather events is taking its toll on rail infrastructure but the industry is collaborating with academia to strengthen assets against future conditions.
Bangladesh flood victims struggle to rebuild lives By Deutsche Welle on Aug 25, 2022 03:44 pm
As yearly floods increase in severity, residents are increasingly struggling to rebuild their homes. The resilience of people in northeastern Bangladesh against Himalayan flooding has been severely challenged this year.
City of Rochester to use drones to collect data on climate change impacts By ABC News on Aug 25, 2022 03:41 pm
The City of Rochester and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will conduct a series of drone flights to better understand how higher temperatures caused by climate change affect some of the city’s most densely populated areas.
Sounding the alarm, bolstering defenses By MIT Technology Review on Aug 25, 2022 03:39 pm
An early warning system to help mitigate the impact of climate disasters in the world’s most vulnerable regions.
Extreme weather in China highlights climate change impacts and need for early warnings By World Meteorological Organization on Aug 25, 2022 03:36 pm
The summer of extremes – in China as in Europe – has underlined the importance of the WMO community’s commitment to Early Warning and Early Action and reinforced the need for the ongoing campaign to provide Early Warnings for All in the next five years.
Climate change - a scapegoat or driver for the Po River’s downfall? By Water Science Policy on Aug 25, 2022 03:34 pm
The Po River is invaluable to Italy’s economy, agriculture, and society, and it is currently experiencing its worst drought in 70 years.
Scientists exposed plants to a yearlong drought. The result is worrying for climate change By American Association for the Advancement of Science on Aug 25, 2022 12:21 pm
Global experiment found ability of grasses and shrubs to store carbon suffered.
How to make it rain: Cloud seeding to combat drought By Deutsche Welle on Aug 25, 2022 11:50 am
Humans can influence the weather ― to a degree. Today, cloud seeding, or artifical rain, is mostly used to bring water to drought-ravaged regions. But it's also been misused in the past.
Predicting—and preparing for—the worst By MIT News, Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Aug 25, 2022 11:22 am
Improving local risk prediction—and studying how extreme weather could affect renewable energy systems—will be critical to building resilience into vulnerable communities and the growing green energy sector.
What has America learned since Hurricane Katrina? Not enough By Center for Urban & Environmental Solutions - Florida Atlantic University on Aug 25, 2022 10:35 am
What has America learned since Hurricane Katrina? Not enough, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Florida Atlantic University, which reveals only marginal improvements with respect to evacuation planning in America’s 50 largest cities.
Toxic “forever chemicals” accumulate above the water table By Eos - AGU on Aug 25, 2022 09:21 am
PFAS pose a public health risk, but there are major gaps in our knowledge of how these chemicals move through the ground.
Tomorrow’s Forecast: Improved Accuracy By Cornell University on Aug 24, 2022 05:46 pm
Climate change is here to stay, bringing with it changing weather patterns. According to current models, the northeastern United States can expect an increase in extreme rainfall events.
Enhancing flood resilience in Bangladesh by engaging with the media By Flood Resilience Portal on Aug 24, 2022 05:45 pm
Concern Worldwide – a member of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance – has been undertaking collaborations and dialogues with journalists in Bangladesh.
Nearly 6 months on, flood victims are still waiting to be housed. This is what Australia must do to be ready for the next disaster By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 24, 2022 05:44 pm
This year’s floods in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales devastated communities. The NSW flooding was on “a scale never seen before”. More than 5,000 homes were left uninhabitable. Many residents had nowhere else to go.
Why climate models struggle with acute physical risks By Climate Risk Review on Aug 24, 2022 04:55 pm
"Top-down" modelling approaches can't properly capture extreme weather-related events at the local scale, leaving financial institutions blind to major risks.
Sendai Framework Midterm Review survey: Local authorities and urban practitioners inputs By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on Aug 24, 2022 02:51 pm
The present survey seeks to collect the views of local authorities and urban practitioners, as well as experiences and proposals to inform the MTR SF and the Political Declaration that will be adopted at the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly.
IOM supports Palau to build community resilience and preparedness to natural hazards By International Organization for Migration on Aug 24, 2022 01:28 pm
The International Organization for Migration, in partnership with the National Emergency Management Office, has been working closely with Palau and community members to prepare for and respond to lifesaving needs during natural hazards and shocks.
As drought dries up the Yangtze river, China loses hydropower By Grist Magazine on Aug 24, 2022 01:12 pm
No rain and a 70-day heat wave spur crop failures, power cuts, and dangerously-low reservoirs across parts of China.
Climate change will cause more African children to die from hot weather By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 24, 2022 01:08 pm
The research estimates that between 2011 and 2020 there were between 12,000 and 19,000 heat-related child deaths per year in Africa. Additional deaths due to climate change cancel out the recent reductions due to developmental improvements.
In race against hurricane season, engineers launch survey to study incentives for climate-resilient homes By University of Notre Dame on Aug 24, 2022 12:50 pm
A team of engineers at the University of Notre Dame is racing to create a new framework for community recovery from natural disasters, educate homeowners on risks and encourage incentives for climate-resilient homes before the next extreme event hits.
Protection and restoration of coastal habitats yield multiple benefits for urban residents as sea levels rise By Oxford University on Aug 24, 2022 12:18 pm
A new study reveals the add-on benefits of Nature-based solutions such as conserving marshlands and restoring beaches, which are protecting against sea-level rise as well as concrete sea walls.
WMO strengthens climate services delivery in Bhutan By World Meteorological Organization on Aug 24, 2022 11:19 am
The two-year project aimed to support the implementation of Korea Global Framework for Climate Services (GFCS) at the national scale and promote planning and implementation of climate adaptation measures in climate-sensitive sectors.
Worst heatwave since 1961 poses a ‘serious threat’ to autumn grain production: China By Live-Mint/Hindustan Times, HT Media Limited on Aug 24, 2022 08:58 am
The autumn grain production makes up about 75 % of China’s annual grain output and China, until the drought gradually set in from July, had aimed to produce more than 650 billion kg this year.
Resilient future belongs to the youth By Asian Preparedness Partnership on Aug 23, 2022 05:10 pm
PEER seeks to train volunteers through its Community Action for Disaster Response (CADRE) course to make the best use of a community’s youth in managing and reducing the impact of disasters.
PEER trained instructors to enhance disaster response in India By Asian Preparedness Partnership on Aug 23, 2022 04:44 pm
PEER has been associated with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), India since 1998, laying down a strong foundation for building the capacity of its officers. It has gained substantial achievements in these two decades of implementation.
Transforming disaster response in Bangladesh By Asian Preparedness Partnership on Aug 23, 2022 04:40 pm
Since 2013 the program for Strengthening Emergency Preparedness and Resilience in Bangladesh has been working with the national authorities to achieve an integrated approach to emergency management at national, sub-national and local levels in Bangladesh.
Call for abstracts: Sociology of disasters By International Sociological Association on Aug 23, 2022 04:05 pm
The Research Committee-39 (Sociology of Disasters) will offer a lot of sessions during the XX ISA World Forum of Sociology. Submit your abstracts by 30 September 2022.
Did an accidental ‘blood plague’ in World of Warcraft help scientists model COVID better? The results are in By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 23, 2022 03:55 pm
Way before COVID, in 2005 the World of Warcraft game developers accidentally introduced an extremely virulent highly contagious disease into this game which then spread to infect the whole fantasy world and caused a virtual pandemic.
Apply for the course: the Fundamentals of Insurance-Linked Securities By Belarusian State University on Aug 23, 2022 02:37 pm
The Fundamentals of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) is a 6-week online course that will give you an in-depth understanding of a niche, and fast-growing asset class.
A snapshot on how social media and crowdsourcing are currently used by disaster management organizations in Europe: The first results from the LINKS cases By LINKS on Aug 23, 2022 02:04 pm
This study aims to consolidate knowledge and generate learning on the uses of social media and crowdsourcing in disaster management processes within the LINKS Framework. Research was conducted in five practitioner-driven case scenarios in Europe.
One disaster after another: why we must act on the reasons some communities are facing higher risks By Conversation Media Group, the on Aug 23, 2022 01:49 pm
The New Zealand town of Nelson remains in a state of emergency, with nearly 500 homes evacuated, after the region received more than three times its average August rainfall in less than five days last week.
The magnitude and risk of extreme regional heatwave events in China increase rapidly under global warming By Chinese Academy of Sciences on Aug 23, 2022 01:21 pm
A recent study revealed an approximate doubling in both the frequency and the magnitude of regional heatwave events observed over 1960–2018 in China.
Vulnerable communities face a higher risk of socio-economic injustice due to flood hazards By University of Waterloo on Aug 23, 2022 12:16 pm
Traditionally-recognized socially vulnerable groups in Canada bear a disproportionate burden of flood risks.
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