In the 03/31/2026 edition:
News: End-to-end mapping solution for volcano evacuation routes – Bali, Indonesia
By Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team on Mar 30, 2026 10:51 pm
The End-to-end mapping solution strengthens strengthens local capacity in Bali to map evacuation routes and improve volcanic disaster preparedness around Mount Agung.
News: Tech-equipped Indigenous firefighters protect Thai forests
By France 24 on Mar 30, 2026 10:50 pm
In the dry-season heat of northern Thailand, Hmong villagers zip through forested slopes, blasting tinder with leaf blowers and cutting through brush with machetes, while others scan for smoke on live feeds from their phones.
News: Extreme heat deaths must be avoided
By Avoidable Deaths Network on Mar 30, 2026 09:57 am
Extreme heat deaths in India are predictable and preventable. Early warnings, community action and stronger governance can protect vulnerable workers, reduce inequality‑driven exposure, and ensure heat‑related deaths are properly counted and addressed
News: Study links past emissions to trillions in future economic damages
By Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford University on Mar 29, 2026 10:02 am
Future climate damages from past greenhouse gas emissions dwarf the economic harm already inflicted.
News: Indonesia’s economic security requires ecological resilience
By East Asia Forum on Mar 27, 2026 05:45 pm
Indonesia’s economic growth is increasingly threatened by climate disasters, highlighting the urgent need to integrate environmental protection and ecological resilience into national economic and policy planning.
News: Adaptation to rising seas is possible in most deltas… for now
By Deltares on Mar 27, 2026 05:45 pm
A delta’s physical characteristics, such as coastline length or sand availability, can help identify which adaptation measures could be implemented based on current technological capabilities and resource or space availability.
News: Building tomorrow’s grid: managing extreme heat risk in a warming world
By Aon Impact Forecasting on Mar 27, 2026 05:44 pm
Extreme heat from climate change is increasingly threatening U.S. energy supply and reliability – forcing energy companies to take steps to safeguard operations and meet rising demand.
DRR Community Voices: From crisis to resilience: How the village of Kemnay transformed its flood defences
By Marcelo Napoli on Mar 27, 2026 05:07 pm
In 2016, Storm Frank devastated Kembhill Park in Scotland, flooding 48 homes. MegaSecur witnessed how a passive community transformed itself into a leader of its own governance by implementing Water-Gate technology.
News: Why resilient infrastructure can no longer be optional
By International Organization for Standardization on Mar 27, 2026 04:02 pm
In his three decades of responding to catastrophic events around the world, Kamal Kishore, head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, often observed a curious human tendency to overlook the invisible foundations of our safety.
News: Cyclone Narelle is now larger and ‘more severe’ as it crosses the Western Australian coast
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 27, 2026 03:53 pm
Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle continues to amaze with its long journey across northern Australia.
News: Groundbreaking atmospheric river forecasting collaboration crosses the finish line
By National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Mar 27, 2026 03:49 pm
System delivers more accurate forecasts of rainfall, runoff, and flooding.
News: Thousands of kites once filled the skies above India’s cities. Today the tradition is dying out
By British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on Mar 27, 2026 03:41 pm
Kite flying was once a cherished tradition in many parts of India, with people crowding the rooftops during kite festivals. But recent heatwaves and a number of deaths due to illegal kite strings have seen many abandoning the once popular pastime.
News: Charted: How could rising temperatures affect your city?
By World Resources Institute on Mar 27, 2026 02:31 pm
Rising heat could bring more frequent and longer heat waves, higher cooling demand, and greater disease risks for major cities, with impacts worsening significantly between 1.5°C and 3°C of global warming.
News: In Texas, Corpus Christi’s water crisis may be a glimpse into the future
By Grist Magazine on Mar 27, 2026 01:22 pm
Corpus Christi faces a severe water crisis after years of drought, failed desalination plans, and heavy industrial use, forcing the city to consider drastic cuts and even limiting petrochemical operations to protect residents’ water supply.
News: New satellite’s observations close blind spot in tsunami science
By University of California, San Diego on Mar 27, 2026 10:35 am
A new satellite, SWOT, captured detailed tsunami wave patterns after the 2025 Kamchatka quake, revealing near‑trench slip and improving scientists’ ability to model tsunami generation and strengthen coastal hazard preparedness.
News: Emergency planners around the country are about to lose access to a critical hurricane evacuation planning tool
By Cable News Network on Mar 27, 2026 09:40 am
FEMA’s hurricane‑planning tool HURREVAC may become temporarily inaccessible due to a stalled contract renewal, raising concerns among emergency managers as hurricane season nears, though FEMA insists service will continue uninterrupted.
News: Lagos state goes live with parametric flood insurance policy, protecting up to 4 million people
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Mar 27, 2026 01:42 am
The Lagos State government has contracted a parametric flood-risk insurance policy in the Nigerian insurance market, covering up to 4 million vulnerable people and securing up to US$7.5 million for flood response and recovery.
News: Climate change is projected to cause ten times more people to die in poor countries than rich countries
By Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth, University of Chicago on Mar 26, 2026 04:00 pm
A report on the impact of rising temperatures on mortality underscores the need for targeted investments to help people and communities save lives.
News: AI tool predicts wildfire danger faster than current systems
By University of Canterbury on Mar 26, 2026 01:39 pm
A UC-led study shows AI can predict wildfire risk more accurately than existing indices, offering faster warnings and significant cost savings for fire agencies.
News: Seismic activity in California varies with the seasons
By California Institute of Technology on Mar 26, 2026 01:33 pm
Earthquakes occur when the tectonic plates of the earth’s crust shift. However, other natural forces can also influence seismic activity: Hydrological dynamics, like changes in groundwater and snowpacks, in particular, put pressure on faults.
News: Should we add a Category 6 to hurricane ratings?
By Yale Climate Connections on Mar 26, 2026 01:24 pm
An atmospheric scientist at the National Taiwan University says storms with winds above 184 miles an hour deserve their own category.
News: WHO guidance helps countries to institutionalize simulation exercises to strengthen health emergency readiness
By World Health Organization (WHO) on Mar 26, 2026 01:19 pm
To support countries prepare more systematically against emergencies, WHO has recently released new global guidance which enables countries to move beyond one-off emergency drills and establish National Health Simulation Exercise Programmes (NHSEP).
News: What the historic snow drought means for water, wildfires and the future of the West
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 26, 2026 01:15 pm
Across much of the Western United States, winter 2026 was the year the snow never came. Many ski resorts got by with snowmaking but shut down their winter operations early. Fire officials and water supply managers are worried about summer.
News: Student survives 3 floods, builds flood alert app
By University of Hawai’i on Mar 26, 2026 01:06 pm
Gorberg’s academic background proved critical during the floods. As an Earth sciences student in the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology his expertise allowed him to understand the mechanics of the disaster.
News: EU launch space-based emergency simulation in Brussels
By Open Access Government on Mar 26, 2026 01:02 pm
The EU’s SUNSHINE project launched its first space‑based emergency simulation, integrating major EU space systems to train responders through wildfire and flood scenarios, strengthen coordination, and improve crisis decision‑making across Member Sta
News: Connecting climate science to local adaptation action
By Met Office on Mar 26, 2026 01:02 pm
Higher resolution climate data is now part of the Met Office Local Authority Climate Service (LACS) following a notable update in response to user feedback.
News: Why emotional resilience should be at the heart of climate change education
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 26, 2026 12:27 pm
The article argues that climate education must include emotional resilience, as young people feel worry, powerlessness and disengagement. Supporting wellbeing, agency and meaningful action can better prepare them for a climate‑changed future.
News: Warming coastal waters primary driver of large-scale humid heatwaves
By Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research on Mar 26, 2026 12:16 pm
Rising sea surface temperatures in coastal waters are driving 50 to 64 percent of the increase in large-scale humid heatwaves according to new research.
News: Niue marks World Meteorological Day with launch of children’s disaster booklets
By Pacific Meteorological Desk Partnership on Mar 26, 2026 11:55 am
Niue marked World Meteorological Day by launching Vagahau Niue COPE disaster-preparedness booklets to empower children and strengthen community resilience.
News: Using ‘imaginative’ AI to survey past and future earthquake damage
By Ohio State University on Mar 26, 2026 11:39 am
Visualizing ground-level damage offers insight into next disaster, study finds.
News: Australia must brace for clusters of disasters, not just isolated fires and floods
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 26, 2026 11:27 am
Australia faces rising clusters of overlapping disasters as climate change intensifies heat, storms, fires and floods. The article urges stronger planning, clearer public messaging and community involvement to manage simultaneous hazards.
News: When Tokyo’s next big earthquake hits, could global markets crash?
By Temblor on Mar 26, 2026 09:56 am
A major Tokyo earthquake could trigger huge uninsured losses, forcing banks to sell foreign assets and potentially shaking global markets. The city’s wealth concentration and seismic risk create a rare but serious financial vulnerability.
News: Climate change is altering Saharan dust – and Europe is downwind
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 26, 2026 09:24 am
Climate change is reshaping Saharan dust patterns, increasing risks for Europe through poorer air quality, faster snowmelt and wider environmental impacts, prompting calls for stronger prevention and cross‑border cooperation.
News: Heatwaves will be worst for rural parts of Africa – new model shows tens of millions face dangerous warming by 2100
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 26, 2026 09:09 am
Rural Africans will face far greater heatwave exposure than urban residents by 2100, as climate change and population growth intensify risks. The study urges urgent emissions cuts and investment in rural heat protection and health systems.
News: From dialogue to delivery: how the EU–LAC MoU is turning political commitment into coordinated action on disaster risk management
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on Mar 25, 2026 05:16 pm
From the outset, the MoU was designed to be practical: an innovative framework that supports regular engagement, facilitates effective identification of shared priorities, and creates a common platform for technical cooperation and knowledge exchange.
News: Machine learning could transform how infrastructure recovers from natural hazards
By Civil Engineering Sciences (AAAS) on Mar 25, 2026 05:12 pm
A review published in Civil Engineering Sciences examines how machine learning (ML) methods are being applied to support infrastructure recovery following natural hazards.
News: See NASA’s GUARDIAN catch a tsunami
By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Mar 25, 2026 05:08 pm
A data visualization technique illustrates how an experimental NASA technology can provide extra lead time to communities in the path of a tsunami.
News: The Resilience Insight Africa knowledge hub launched to strengthen risk-informed urban development
By Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on Mar 25, 2026 05:04 pm
An online knowledge hub is now available to support African cities in responding to climate risks, disasters, and rapid urban growth.
News: AI model could revolutionize flood forecasting
By University of Minnesota on Mar 25, 2026 05:03 pm
A flood forecasting model developed at the University of Minnesota combines elements of the traditional physics-based models with newer machine-learning techniques.
News: Climate change may complicate avalanche risk across the Pacific Northwest
By University of Washington on Mar 25, 2026 05:01 pm
Warming temperatures throughout the Pacific Northwest are likely to complicate avalanche forecasting in the coming years, according to a new UW study.
News: Satellite driven model provides “more realistic and reliable” predictions of sand and dust storm emissions
By Cardiff University on Mar 25, 2026 04:58 pm
The technology used to predict sand and dust storm (SDS) severity has for decades systematically over-estimated when and where sediment is transported across the Earth’s surface, a new study shows.
News: Early warning systems are saving lives in Central Asia
By Climate Home News on Mar 25, 2026 04:57 pm
Across Asia, the installation of early warning systems, alongside community involvement, is now viewed as a key response to the ever-present threat of climate disasters.
DRR Community Voices: Why disaster risk financing must evolve to meet the climate crisis
By Bapon Fakhruddin, PhD on Mar 25, 2026 04:13 pm
Climate-related disasters are increasing, yet global A&R finance remains fragmented, reactive, and far below estimated needs. In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes, the way we finance disaster risk is no longer fit for purpose.
News: Permafrost is key to carbon storage. That makes northern wildfires even more dangerous
By Northern Arizona University on Mar 25, 2026 03:17 pm
Northern wildfires thaw permafrost and release long‑stored carbon, outweighing the cooling effect seen in Canada’s snow‑covered burn areas and increasing future climate‑warming risks.
News: Explainer: Citizen science
By International Water Management Institute (IWMI) on Mar 25, 2026 02:15 pm
Citizen science blends community knowledge with digital tools to fill data gaps, improve environmental monitoring, and support better policymaking. It empowers local people, boosts inclusivity, and strengthens climate and water‑management decisions.
News: Honduras’ climate goals recognize conservation value of coastal wetlands
By The Pew Charitable Trusts on Mar 25, 2026 01:47 pm
Honduras’ new climate goals commit to protecting and restoring mangroves and seagrass meadows, recognizing their role in storing carbon, safeguarding coasts, and supporting local communities. The plan sets measurable targets through 2035.
News: Africa’s urban moment: Building resilient cities for a changing world
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Mar 25, 2026 01:27 pm
Africa’s rapid urbanization brings major opportunities but also strains infrastructure and heightens climate risks. Cities must invest in climate‑smart systems, digital tools, inclusive services, and innovative financing to build long‑term resilienc
News: When temperatures drop, Heart-related deaths rise
By American college of cardiology (ACC) on Mar 25, 2026 12:17 pm
New research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see significantly greater rates of death from heart attacks, strokes, and coronary artery disease than milder months.
News: Protecting homes from future flooding
By The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) on Mar 25, 2026 11:45 am
Residents in Kensington’s Lorne Gardens will get flood defence measures installed in their homes, after the Council committed funding and secured contributions from Thames Water and Peabody.
News: Why can’t every country pay for disasters like Jamaica?
By Centre for Disaster Protection on Mar 25, 2026 09:32 am
Countries don’t follow a single disaster‑finance model because real‑world constraints differ. Jamaica shows the classic layered approach, while Grenada, Kenya and Malawi adapt based on regulations, partners and fiscal incentives.
News: Kenya’s double climate crisis: it needs funds to adapt, and disaster aid is damaging the environment
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 25, 2026 08:59 am
Kenya faces worsening floods and droughts while lacking funds for climate adaptation. Humanitarian aid often harms the environment, and major financing gaps hinder long‑term solutions. Greener aid and better climate funding are urgently needed.
News: The ski industry is oddly quiet on climate change
By Yale Climate Connections on Mar 24, 2026 05:37 pm
The problem is a major threat to the U.S. snowsports industry. But their actions fall short.
News: Ignore test
By United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) on Mar 24, 2026 12:39 pm
This is a test.
News: From forecasts to foresight: Strengthening Mongolia’s climate intelligence through partnership
By United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Mar 24, 2026 12:34 pm
UNDP and Mongolia mark 50 years of partnership, highlighting major upgrades to NAMEM’s climate‑monitoring systems—including new high‑performance computing—to improve forecasting, early warning, and climate‑resilient national planning.
News: Mauritania: Water brings dignity, hope and community resilience to Ndiorol
By African Development Bank on Mar 24, 2026 12:19 pm
A new solar‑powered water system in Ndiorol, Mauritania brings reliable drinking water, boosts food security, empowers women, and strengthens community resilience through climate‑adaptation measures and local capacity building.
News: Multi-hazard resilient buildings and low-carbon solutions for a future-proof built environment
By Open Access Government on Mar 24, 2026 11:38 am
Simona Bianchi and Mauro Overend from Delft University of Technology explain why multi-disciplinary approaches are key to creating safer, eco-friendly, and resilient buildings that protect urban communities and ensure long-term sustainability.
News: What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world
By Conversation Media Group, the on Mar 24, 2026 08:56 am
El Niño is likely to return by NZ’s spring, amplifying global warming and bringing drier conditions to the north and east, wetter weather in the south and west, and potential economic impacts amid an already warming climate.