Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More
Disaster Risk Reduction
Understanding Air Pollution as Risks to Human and Planetary Health
Understanding air pollution and its impacts on both our health and the environment becomes crucial in tackling the root causes of the issue.... Read More
Looking into Mobile-based Early Warning Systems
Mobile-based early warning systems have been increasingly utilized to ensure inclusive and widespread disaster preparedness for all.... Read More
Collaboration to Drive Greater Adaptation Finance Against Climate Hazards in ASEAN
As the world faces a significant financing gap, several organizations announced a collaboration to foster greater adaptation finance in ASEAN.... Read More
Lumbung Sosial: Challenges and Opportunities of Indonesia’s Social Barn Program
A study by UNICEF and the Indonesian National Development Planning Agency sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of Indonesia’s Lumbung Sosial program. What can we learn from it?... Read More
Mikoko Pamoja, A Blue Carbon Project for Climate Resilience
Through blue carbon projects, Mikoko Pamoja restores mangroves, reduces emissions, and reinvests in clean water and education in coastal Kenya.... Read More
Comprehensive and Participatory Drought Monitoring for Improved Disaster Mitigation
Drought monitoring becomes a crucial tool to track and assess drought impacts on the ground for better mitigation.... Read More
The Role of Risk Communication for Better Disaster Preparedness
Inclusive and effective risk communication becomes instrumental in empowering people to not only identify threats, but also take protective actions.... Read More
Strengthening Landslide Prediction Amid Growing Risks
Researchers from Hong Kong have developed a more accurate computer model to support better landslide prediction.... Read More
Urgency in Addressing the Severe Impacts of Climate Change in Africa
Extreme weather and severe impacts of climate change call for stronger and more comprehensive response mechanisms in Africa.... Read More