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The global transboundary climate risk reportBy Adaptation Without Borders on Apr 24, 2023 04:05 pm
As their name suggests, transboundary climate risks do not respect national or international borders. They are being triggered by climate change and by our adaptation responses to that challenge.
Climate change increases the risk of extreme wildfires around Cape Town – but it can be addressedBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 03:34 pm
Many recent severe wildfires have moved from wildlands into the urban periphery (the “wildland urban interface”). In their wake, they’ve left death, destruction and disruption. This has led to questions about the extent to which climate change is to blame
Public consultation: Draft OECD Recommendation on Building Financial Resilience to Disaster RisksBy Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Apr 24, 2023 03:16 pm
The OECD has initiated a public consultation seeking comments on a draft OECD Recommendation on Building Financial Resilience to Disaster Risks.
When an earthquake strikes, how do Mexico city hospitals respond?By Seismological Society of America on Apr 24, 2023 03:11 pm
Staff in public and private hospitals in Mexico City are likely to follow well-established and reinforced earthquake early warning (EEW) protocols for evacuation, according to an ongoing study.
How extreme weather threatens to bring down UK’s power lines and halt supply to homesBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 02:57 pm
Storm Arwen, described by the UK’s Met Office as “one of the most powerful and damaging winter storms of the last decade”, hit the east coast of Scotland and northern England in late November 2021.
New guidance on planning and monitoring country capacity strengthening for anticipatory actionBy Anticipation Hub on Apr 24, 2023 02:35 pm
What does it take to put in place an anticipatory action mechanism that works reliably, sustainably, and at scale? A new guidance document suggests the essential requirements.
A common language for reporting earthquake intensitiesBy Eos - AGU on Apr 24, 2023 02:27 pm
Scientists are working together to establish a standardized international scale for measuring and reporting the intensities and impacts of earthquake shaking.
Earth day: warming & solutionsBy Climate Central on Apr 24, 2023 02:00 pm
Earth Day is an opportunity to celebrate progress and to focus on current challenges, including climate change.
WMO annual report highlights continuous advance of climate changeBy World Meteorological Organization on Apr 24, 2023 12:25 pm
The State of the Global Climate 2022 shows that in terms of global temperature, the years 2015-2022 were the eight warmest on record despite the cooling impact of a La Niña event for the past three years.
Health systems resilient to climate change, an opportunity for sustainable human developmentBy World Bank, the on Apr 24, 2023 11:29 am
Critical factors that exacerbate the impacts of climate change on population health are low governance and limited policies on climate preparedness, deep social inequities, high levels of poverty and labor informality and overwhelmed health systems.
Twitter users feeling hot, hot, hot during heat waves according to studyBy Charles Darwin University on Apr 24, 2023 11:24 am
A first of its kind study into global Twitter activity during heatwaves has revealed why social media should be leveraged to spread information about extreme temperatures.
In Puerto Rico, solar power microgrids boost hurricane resilienceBy Context on Apr 24, 2023 10:54 am
As Puerto Rico seeks to improve power grid wiped out by hurricanes Maria and Fiona, can solar microgrids help keep the lights on?
Localised flooding unaccounted for as climate shock; says studyBy Save the Children - India on Apr 24, 2023 10:41 am
A surge in population, rapid urbanisation making urban at-risk children vulnerable to impact of disasters and climate shocks. A child-centric approach needed in city and state-level disaster management plans.
Annual crop loss of 147 million Kg due to pest attacks: Tea Research BodyBy OutlookIndia - Outlook Group, the on Apr 24, 2023 10:31 am
Amid rising temperatures and prolonged rainless periods due to climate change, large-scale attacks of pests and diseases in tea plantations across the country have become worrisome for planters with an estimated annual crop loss of around 147 million kg.
Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provincesBy Thomson Reuters on Apr 24, 2023 10:14 am
Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat.
Activists flag Tamil Nadu government's 'ill-preparedness' to handle heatwave threatBy The New India Express on Apr 24, 2023 09:59 am
Even as the mercury level in several parts of the state hovered around 40 degree Celsius, the Met department allayed fears of an imminent heatwave threat for Tamil Nadu. Activists, however, decry the state government’s lack of preparedness.
With AI drones and data, Tunisia's start-ups battle water crisisBy Context on Apr 24, 2023 07:54 am
Tunisian technology entrepreneurs are helping farmers to cope with water shortages as the country struggles with years of drought
As Guam isn't 'tsunami-proof,' officials train on preparednessBy The Guam daily post on Apr 24, 2023 07:41 am
To ensure the island is ready to face the threat of a tsunami, Guam Homeland Security has partnered with the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center for its expertise to prepare key players who will lead the island in the event of a disaster.
Financing adaptive social protection for drought in Malawi to protect the vulnerableBy World Bank, the on Apr 24, 2023 07:23 am
With an economy relying heavily on rain-fed agriculture, Malawi is increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks. Malawi has seen increases in the frequency and severity of droughts, which cause the poorest and most vulnerable communities the most suffering
Seismic data detects Alaskan landslides that could trigger tsunamisBy Seismological Society of America on Apr 20, 2023 03:39 pm
Researchers have developed a way to quickly detect and assess glacial valley landslides in coastal Alaska, which can in some cases trigger dangerous local tsunamis.
Killer heatwaves endanger India’s developmentBy University of Cambridge on Apr 20, 2023 01:46 pm
Heatwaves could slow or reverse India’s progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) without heat impact assessments.
Purpose-built financing for disaster-risk managementBy In Asia, The Asia Foundation on Apr 20, 2023 01:14 pm
While higher-income countries suffer the greatest economic losses from disasters in absolute terms, low- and middle-income countries suffer disproportionately relative to the size of their economies.
Community spirit key to faster flood recoveryBy Resilience to Nature's Challenges on Apr 20, 2023 11:29 am
A well-developed sense of shared values and resources, well-subscribed lines of communication, and strong community relationships are key factors contributing to better community recovery and resilience.
Heat stress rises for Dhaka's poor as green spaces shrinkBy Context on Apr 20, 2023 11:19 am
As temperatures soar in Bangladesh’s crowded capital, accessing cooler spots like parks is getting harder.
A Caribbean island's quest to become the world's first climate-resilient nationBy British Broadcasting Corporation on Apr 20, 2023 11:11 am
The Caribbean island of Dominica is one of the world's most at-risk places from climate change. Can it fulfil plans to become the world's first climate-resilient nation?
How rising sea levels will affect New York City, America's most populous cityBy ABC News on Apr 20, 2023 11:05 am
New York City is among the most densely populated coastal communities in the world preparing for an inevitable rise in sea levels, which scientists said will amplify flooding crises from events such as thunderstorms, high tides and hurricanes.
Urban infrastructure in a changing climate: adapting to the challenges of the 21st CenturyBy Public Library of Science on Apr 20, 2023 10:58 am
Building climate-resilient infrastructure is critical to sustainable development in the 21st century.
Lithuanian youth activists and schools mark Earth Day with workshops on risk educationBy Domas Miežetis, Ana Gabrielė Sabancevaitė on Apr 20, 2023 08:46 am
In Klaipėda, Lithuania, a group of young climate and ecology activists decided to mark Earth Day by inviting 300 students to develop a disaster prevention and response plan to avoid a climate apocalypse in Lithuania.
Māori building methods get full earthquake testBy Sun Publishing Limited, the on Apr 19, 2023 04:18 pm
Internationally acclaimed architect and researcher Professor Anthony Hoete and his team will this month conduct a full-scale seismic test on ancient Māori construction techniques they aim to use to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.
Are 'sponge cities' enough to curb climate-fueled floods?By Japan Times Ltd., the on Apr 19, 2023 04:14 pm
With its coastal forests, sugarcane farms and sweeping beaches, South Africa’s Durban might appear to be an ideal “spongy” city — one capable of absorbing water, which can be useful in combatting both flood disasters and drought.
Breakthrough fix identified for earthquake-prone buildingsBy University of Auckland on Apr 19, 2023 02:55 pm
A cost-effective solution to strengthen Aotearoa New Zealand's riskiest buildings has been identified by researchers at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
Banking sector risks in the aftermath of climate change and environmental-related disastersBy World Bank, the on Apr 19, 2023 02:40 pm
There is growing global recognition that disasters could pose risks to financial system stability, for example through loan losses and repricing of financial instruments, that would seriously affect the solvency and profitability of financial institutions
Urban water crises driven by elites’ unsustainable consumptionBy Centre for Natural Disaster Science on Apr 19, 2023 02:21 pm
A new article in Nature Sustainability, cowritten by Elisa Savelli, uncovers how inequalities influence water crises and hydrological risks.
In Iraq, mitigating fragility means addressing climate changeBy World Bank, the on Apr 19, 2023 02:07 pm
On July 28, 2022, temperatures in Baghdad reached a blistering 51.8°C (125.2F) – the hottest day Iraq has ever recorded. Such extreme weather events are bound to become more frequent in Iraq and the broader Middle East.
Biological invasions as costly as natural hazardsBy Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique on Apr 19, 2023 11:49 am
For the last 40 years, the financial losses caused by biological invasions have been equivalent to those caused by storms or floods. The costs of biological invasions rose faster than those of natural hazards over this period.
Rising temperatures force General Santos university to revert to online classesBy Rappler Inc. on Apr 19, 2023 11:24 am
Rising temperatures prompted the state-run Mindanao State University (MSU) in General Santos to suspend face-to-face classes, shifting back to the online mode of holding classes in all levels of learning.
IIT Roorkee signs pact with Taiwanese centre for developing tech solutions for earthquakes, floodsBy The Print on Apr 19, 2023 11:20 am
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Science and Technology Centre for Disaster Reduction (NCDR), Taiwan
Surveys, focus groups reveal what Puerto Rico residents want to know after 2020-21 earthquakesBy Seismological Society of America on Apr 19, 2023 11:14 am
In the wake of the 2020-2021 Southwest Puerto Rico earthquake sequence, researchers asked emergency responders and residents in affected communities about the information they needed to prepare for the next earthquake.
New USGS-FEMA study highlights economic earthquake risk in the United StatesBy United States Geological Survey on Apr 19, 2023 11:01 am
Earthquakes cost the nation an estimated $14.7 billion annually in building damage and associated losses according to a new report released jointly today by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Panel recommends overhaul of Canada’s disaster aid system to confront era of climate changeBy Globe and Mail, the on Apr 18, 2023 04:34 pm
Canada’s disaster relief program should restrict payments toward repairing or rebuilding structures on floodplains and other high-risk areas, concluded a report by a federal advisory panel released Monday.
Climate cover: $140 million insurance scheme in Kenya to protect herders against frequent droughtsBy Down To Earth on Apr 18, 2023 04:25 pm
Livestock farmers in Kenya will now have the option to be protected under a $140-million expanded insurance scheme to cushion them against climate change-related frequent droughts.
Forest fires in surrounding districts make Nepal capital Kathmandu world’s most polluted cityBy Straits Times, the on Apr 18, 2023 04:14 pm
According to global air monitoring platform IQAir, Kathmandu ranked as the most polluted city in the world over the weekend, with smoke and haze covering the Valley.
Warming climate to affect streamflow in the NortheastBy Dartmouth College on Apr 18, 2023 04:09 pm
Dartmouth study finds snowpack to shrink, but more rain could raise flood risk.
How startups can help small businesses build climate change resilienceBy Mercy Corps on Apr 18, 2023 03:42 pm
Small businesses constitute 90% of businesses globally. Across Africa, Asia, and Latin America—and particularly in rural and underserved communities within these regions—they are a critical link to basic goods and services and a major driver of employment
More heat waves and fewer cold waves are the new normal in IndiaBy University of Hyderabad on Apr 18, 2023 03:23 pm
A study led by Aninda Bhattacharya used daily maximum temperature and minimum temperature data from 1970 to 2019 to investigate the trend in the frequency of occurrence of days with anomalously high temperature and days with anomalously low temperature
Epic snow from all those atmospheric rivers in the West is starting to melt, and the flood danger is risingBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:38 pm
To get a sense of the enormous amount of water atmospheric rivers dumped on the Western U.S. this year and the magnitude of the flood risk ahead, take a look at California’s Central Valley, where about a quarter of the nation’s food is grown.
Earthquake research shaking up tailings dam safetyBy University of New South Wales on Apr 18, 2023 02:33 pm
When an earthquake occurs, the risk to tailings storage facilities (TSF), often referred to as tailings dams, may not be front of mind.
Predicting epidemics isn’t easy. We’ve created a global dataset to helpBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:25 pm
The world has recently seen a number of high-profile cross-border disease outbreaks and pandemics. The COVID pandemic and multi-country Mpox (monkeypox) outbreaks are just two examples.
Resilient social protection systems to face climate change in ColombiaBy World Bank, the on Apr 18, 2023 02:13 pm
Topaipí currently is at high risk of remaining isolated from the Department’s main economic and commercial arteries, and as a result is likely to suffer even greater levels of poverty and food insecurity than at present.
Sindhupalchok locals benefit from disaster management trainingBy The Kathmandu Post on Apr 18, 2023 02:10 pm
Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality initiated training for local residents wherein they were given lessons on safety, first aid, search and rescue operations and post-disaster risk management.
5 things you need to know about classifying Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk ReductionBy United Nations University on Apr 18, 2023 01:57 pm
Recent paper established common definitions and terminology to improve understanding across different sectors, disciplines and geographic locations.
Natural flood prevention: higher trust through better communicationBy Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH on Apr 18, 2023 01:48 pm
A UFZ study shows: If the population feels well informed, it has a more positive view towards nature-based flood prevention.
Giving farmers certainty to tackle a crop-eating pestBy University of Queensland on Apr 18, 2023 12:49 pm
The University of Queensland is working with the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) to develop guidelines to help Australian grain growers decide when and how to treat fall armyworm (FAW) to save their crops and finances.
OHAZ builds disaster-resilient infrastructure networkBy University of Oregon on Apr 18, 2023 12:41 pm
Natural hazards monitoring will help keep Oregonians safe and advance research.
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