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UNDRR celebrates partnership between UFJF and São Paulo municipalities to build technical capacity and plan for local disaster resilienceBy United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction on May 01, 2023 03:40 pm
The Disaster Resilience Analysis Programme in the context of the municipalities of Cubatão (SP) and Franco da Rocha (SP) was launched on Wednesday, April 26, by the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF).
Improving Central Asia’s climate resilience through the water–agriculture–energy nexusBy Development Asia on May 01, 2023 03:27 pm
Excessive reliance on water resources and their inefficient use are the primary reasons for Central Asia’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, which are making water more scarce.
Low-income areas experience hotter temperatures in LA countyBy California Institute of Technology on May 01, 2023 02:27 pm
A new study shows that, in L.A. County, lower-income neighborhoods have hotter surface temperatures than higher-income neighborhoods. These differences can be up to 36 degrees Fahrenheit at noon on a summer day.
Five recommendations for integrating equity into benefit-cost analysis for flood risk managementBy Environmental Defense Fund on May 01, 2023 02:04 pm
In recent months, EDF held a workshop where experts provided guidance on how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a federal agency that works on flood risk management, can integrate equity into their benefit-cost analyses.
Building community resilience through digital innovations in BangladeshBy Flood Resilience Portal on May 01, 2023 01:35 pm
Bangladesh is vulnerable to devastating natural hazards which cause loss of life, destruction of homes and infrastructure, and widespread disruption. Digital innovations can facilitate increased resilience across a range of diverse contexts.
Building resilience to the mental health impacts of climate change in rural AustraliaBy University of Sydney on May 01, 2023 01:25 pm
Rural communities in Australia face unprecedented drought, fires and floods every few weeks. The mental health impacts of such climate events are numerous, yet little is known about what promotes the resilience of rural communities to these impacts.
‘Alarming’ heat wave threatens Bangladesh’s people and their food supplyBy Mongabay on May 01, 2023 01:22 pm
Temperatures across Bangladesh have hit record highs as the country swelters in the heat wave currently sweeping across much of Asia. Dhaka recorded its highest temperature in six decades this month, at 40.6°C (105.1°F).
Maui researchers creating “bioshield” to mitigate impact of future tsunamisBy Hawaii News Now on May 01, 2023 01:10 pm
To mark Tsunami Awareness Month, Dr. Scott Fisher, Director of Aina Stewardship at the Hawaii Land Trust, joined HNN’s Sunrise Weekends to talk about the Hawaii Land Trust’s efforts to fight erosion and prevent the devastating impacts of tsunamis.
IFRC-TISS Programme in Disaster Management: Cohort XXI applications openBy Tata Institute of Social Sciences on May 01, 2023 11:25 am
IFRC-TISS is glad to announce that the process for admission to Cohort XXI of the IFRC-TISS Online Certificate Programme on Disaster Management has been initiated.
Could a new tool stop a dengue outbreak before it even starts?By Wellcome Trust on May 01, 2023 10:25 am
Dengue is a threat to people’s health in Vietnam, and it’s being exacerbated by climate change. A new digital tool could protect more people by predicting where potential dengue outbreaks might happen.
Amazon - how will it cope with drought?By University of Leeds on May 01, 2023 10:12 am
A collaboration involving 80 scientists has identified the regions of the Amazon rainforest where trees are most likely to face the greatest risk from drier conditions brought about by climate change.
Moving from response to resilience as external shocks and macro-fiscal imbalances persist in MalawiBy World Bank, the on Apr 28, 2023 03:28 pm
Our visit comes at a time when Malawi is recovering from the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which led to the tragic loss of many lives, displaced hundreds of thousands of people, and destroyed a great deal of the country's infrastructure.
Europe’s next crisis: WaterBy Politico on Apr 28, 2023 02:35 pm
A study using satellite data confirmed earlier this year that Europe has been suffering from severe drought since 2018. Rising temperatures are making it difficult to recover from this deficit.
Most climate-resilient cities (2023)By Architectural Digest on Apr 28, 2023 02:28 pm
Before moving somewhere new and taking out a mortgage, consider how climate change will affect the location and its future property value.
Auburn researcher finds soil moisture is key to understanding drought, flood risksBy Auburn University on Apr 28, 2023 02:26 pm
Understanding soil moisture changes may help with regional water resources planning for drought and flood risks, according to a study by Sanjiv Kumar in Auburn University’s College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment.
Study: Sinking ground in parts of Chesapeake Bay area will worsen flooding from rising sea levels and storm surgesBy Virginia Tech on Apr 28, 2023 02:25 pm
Using radar imaging to measure elevation changes, Virginia Tech researchers have uncovered an important gap in planning for sea level rise in the Chesapeake Bay, USA.
Impact of fall armyworm pest in Sub-Saharan Africa worsened by COVID-19, study revealsBy CAB International on Apr 28, 2023 02:19 pm
The impact of the fall armyworm pest on maize crops and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new CABI-led research published as a Current Opinion article in the journal Environmental Sustainability.
WHO launches new initiative to improve pandemic preparednessBy World Health Organization on Apr 28, 2023 02:14 pm
To help countries better prepare for future pandemics, WHO launched a new initiative today that provides guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza or coronaviruses.
What are overlooked disasters and why we shouldn’t miss themBy United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security on Apr 28, 2023 02:11 pm
The impacts of disasters are growing, especially as we continue to face the risks of a changing climate. Increases in loss and damages and even fatalities have risen.
New report shows extreme heat impacts lower income, more racially diverse residents mostBy Gonzaga University on Apr 28, 2023 02:07 pm
A novel partnership involving Gonzaga Center for Climate, Society and the Environment and the Washington State Department of Health confirms that, in Spokane, summer heat events disproportionately impact low-income, more racially diverse neighborhoods.
Historic flooding in Fort Lauderdale was a sign of things to come – a look at who is most at risk and how to prepareBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 28, 2023 02:05 pm
Studies show that as global temperatures rise, more people will be at risk from such destructive flooding – including in areas far from the coasts that rarely faced extreme flooding in the past.
As temperatures rise, flood threat grows along Los Angeles AqueductBy PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Apr 28, 2023 01:56 pm
More than a month after heavy storms eroded a section of the Los Angeles Aqueduct, work crews are still scrambling to complete repairs and shore up flood defenses in the face of a weeklong heat wave that threatens to trigger widespread snowmelt.
Threat of El Niño looms, FAO prepares anticipatory actions with Members and partnersBy Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Headquarters on Apr 28, 2023 01:45 pm
Weather reversal pattern points to higher drought risks in southern Africa and Central America and Far East Asia.
Researchers from ISGlobal and lSHTM call for incorporating heat stress indices into communication of dangerous heat wavesBy ISGlobal on Apr 28, 2023 09:38 am
In the summer of 2022, over 20,000 excess deaths across Spain, France, Germany and Great Britain were suggested to have been linked to extremely hot weather. In the context of global warming
New report turns to nature to limit Canada's costliest climate impact – floodingBy University of Waterloo on Apr 28, 2023 07:13 am
University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation provides practical guidance for federal, provincial, local, and Indigenous governments to tackle river flooding
Call for applications: Global Youth Climate TrainingBy Global Youth Coalition on Apr 27, 2023 03:50 pm
The Global Youth Climate Training is a 13 week course delivered by global experts to ensure that youth feel empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex technical language of topics discussed at the UNFCCC.
Reporting on climate adaptation is a mess – here’s how to fix itBy Climate Home News on Apr 27, 2023 02:16 pm
Information about projects to help adapt to climate change is scattered, hard-to-find and incomplete, making keeping track of them impossible
Naples airport to host multi-agency response exerciseBy Naples airport authority on Apr 27, 2023 01:44 pm
The Naples Airport hosted “Operation Mutual Response” a disaster preparedness exercise designed to fully test activation, operational plans, policies and procedures as they pertain to responding to and recovering from an incident on the airport property.
Endangered Māori construction methods pass modern seismic testingBy University of Auckland on Apr 27, 2023 01:37 pm
Recent research conducted by Professor Anthony Hoete has proven that endangered Mātauranga Māori construction techniques can withstand major earthquakes. He plans to use this knowledge to rebuild a historic Bay of Plenty wharenui.
Human-induced climate change increased drought severity in Horn of AfricaBy World Weather Attribution on Apr 27, 2023 01:21 pm
Since October 2020 large parts of Eastern Africa have been experiencing extended dry conditions punctuated by short intense rainfall events that often led to flash floods.
Humidity may increase heat risk in urban climatesBy Yale School of the Environment on Apr 27, 2023 01:15 pm
A new study, led by Yale School of the Environment scientists and published in Nature, investigated the combined effect of temperature and humidity on urban heat stress using observational data and an urban climate model calculation.
City, county, housing providers and residents partner to improve indoor heat safetyBy Portland Bureau of Emergency Management on Apr 27, 2023 01:02 pm
Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) initiated a study in 2022 to track summer temperatures inside public and affordable housing units.
Heatwave span to increase in most parts of India by 2060: IMD's dire reportBy Live-Mint/Hindustan Times, HT Media Limited on Apr 27, 2023 12:55 pm
New report recommends a response plan for heatwaves that includes cultural, institutional, technological and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies.
Heatwaves, cyclones are impacting Indian, other Asian stock marketsBy Times of India, the on Apr 27, 2023 12:47 pm
Stock pickers in some of Asia’s key markets are being battered by a series of extreme weather events from heat waves to flooding, signaling the difficulties ahead as El Nino-related risks rise and climate change accelerates.
Tokyo aims to cut potential deaths from future quake in halfBy Japan Times Ltd., the on Apr 26, 2023 04:22 pm
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it plans to set a new target of “roughly halving” the estimated maximum death toll from a possible huge earthquake occurring directly under the Japanese capital.
State of the climate report: temperature, sea level continue to rise in NJBy Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey on Apr 26, 2023 02:25 pm
New report illustrates the unique challenges global climate change presents to residents of the state and details specific New Jersey climate trends while synthesizing analyses and projections from across the climate change field.
Creating a tsunami early warning system using artificial intelligenceBy American Institute of Physics on Apr 26, 2023 02:11 pm
Tsunamis are incredibly destructive waves that can destroy coastal infrastructure and cause loss of life. Early warnings for tsunamis are difficult because the risk of a tsunami is dependent on the features of the underwater earthquake that triggers it.
Research reveals countries where record-breaking heatwaves are likely to cause most harmBy University of Bristol on Apr 26, 2023 01:55 pm
A new study has highlighted under-prepared regions across the world most at risk of the devastating effects of scorching temperatures.
Bank of Canada begins disclosing climate-related risksBy Globe and Mail, the on Apr 26, 2023 01:53 pm
The Bank of Canada began disclosing climate-related risks to its operations and balance sheet this week – a move intended to inspire other financial institutions to raise their game on climate-related disclosure.
Lantau artificial islands? Hong Kong’s money is better spent on climate resilience as sea levels riseBy South China Morning Post on Apr 26, 2023 01:47 pm
Building artificial islands drains the resources needed to cope with climate change while creating new disaster risks and exposing more human lives and properties to rising sea levels and typhoons
Ghana catalyzes new action to address disaster risks and growing climate crisisBy Pacific Disaster Center on Apr 26, 2023 01:32 pm
The government of Ghana, through its National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), is undertaking a new National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment to help build its capacity to reduce risks from multiple hazards.
Most smallholder farmers surveyed in Uganda believe they can reduce damage caused by fall armyworm pestBy PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd on Apr 26, 2023 01:06 pm
Most smallholder farmers surveyed in Uganda believe they can reduce damage caused by the fall armyworm with several management and control options available to help them mitigate the impacts of the potentially devastating crop pest.
Climate change is increasing cyber-risksBy Infosecurity Magazine on Apr 26, 2023 11:30 am
It is hard to imagine a link between climate change and cybersecurity, but there are a number of reasons why industry professionals need to pay attention to this existential threat.
Weather research seeks to revolutionize forecasting communicationBy University of Oklahoma on Apr 26, 2023 11:11 am
A team of researchers is seeking to empower people with information about extreme weather so that they can evaluate their options and make decisions that are best for themselves and their family.
Tsunami maps for California's central coast show an unusual riskBy SFGate, San Francisco Chronicle, Hearst Communications Inc. on Apr 26, 2023 10:51 am
Though the chance of a major tsunami generated by a large landslide within Monterey Canyon itself is tiny, the California Geological Survey incorporated the risk in its tsunami hazard maps for Santa Cruz and Monterey just in case.
Half of UK businesses already impacted by climate change, survey revealsBy edie on Apr 26, 2023 10:42 am
Nearly half (48%) of all UK businesses are already impacted by the physical effects of climate change, new research by global risk management and insurance broker Gallagher has revealed.
How the earthquakes could spark progress for disaster risk reduction in SyriaBy The New Humanitarian on Apr 25, 2023 05:00 pm
The catastrophic earthquakes in Syria and Türkiye exposed the consequences of under-investing in disaster preparedness and prevention. More than 50,000 people are believed to have died in both countries, and recovery will take years and cost billions.
Arsht-Rock launches second year of categorizing and naming heat waves in Seville, SpainBy Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center on Apr 25, 2023 04:14 pm
The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Resilience Center launched the second year of proMETEO Sevilla, its naming and categorization pilot for heat waves in Seville, Spain.
The mental toll of climate changeBy Eos - AGU on Apr 25, 2023 03:46 pm
Researchers are more quickly acknowledging the many ways in which the global climate crisis is affecting our mental health.
Half the global population saw all-time record temperatures over past decadeBy Carbon Brief on Apr 25, 2023 01:20 pm
Carbon Brief reveals visually just how much the world’s most populous regions have been affected by extreme heat since 2013.
Flood warning expert: I worked on UK’s emergency mobile broadcast – here’s what we learn from tests like theseBy Conversation Media Group, the on Apr 25, 2023 09:58 am
At 3pm on April 23, a warning sound was emitted from millions of phones across the UK. This was the first test of the government’s national emergency alert system, which will eventually be used to warn people about nearby flooding, fires and other hazards
120-year-old storm’s secrets key to judging weather risksBy University of Reading on Apr 25, 2023 09:48 am
A severe windstorm that battered the UK more than a century ago produced some of the strongest winds that Britain has ever seen, a team of scientists have found after recovering old weather records.
Recycled-plastic pavement withstands heavy trucks and extreme weatherBy University of Nevada, Reno on Apr 25, 2023 09:22 am
Asphalt pavement formulated with recycled plastic has successfully survived heavy truck traffic and the atmospheric rivers of the winter of 2022-23 after a section of Highway 99 in California flooded in January.
Scientists develop new way to measure windBy University of Arizona on Apr 25, 2023 08:55 am
Using data from two NOAA satellites, University of Arizona researchers developed an algorithm for measuring wind via water vapor.
Rivercraft 2: the game engaging young people on flood riskBy United Kingdom - government on Apr 25, 2023 08:47 am
Rivercraft 2 will help to educate children and young people about the risks of flooding - and inspire them to careers where they can make a difference
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