Sustainability Starts Below: The Role of Subsurface Data in Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
To fully harness the value of subsurface data, Indonesia should prioritize democratizing petroleum-related datasets while respecting data ownership.... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
Addressing the Challenges in Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Implementation
What are the challenges and recommendations for the widespread implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)?... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
Exploring the Impacts of Disasters on Education
Disasters damage crucial sectors, systems, and infrastructures, including education. What are the impacts of disasters on education?... Read more
Global Implementation of Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
An early warning system is a key instrument for disaster preparedness. How well is it being implemented globally?... Read more
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read more
Developing Pakistan’s National Bamboo Strategy
Pakistan is developing a National Bamboo Strategy to strengthen the utilization and management of bamboo for economic, social, and environmental goals.
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How Climate Change Exacerbates the Food Crisis in Malawi
The food crisis in Malawi is an example of how severely and disproportionately climate change impacts vulnerable countries.... Read more
Early Detection System for Wildfire Preparedness Using Phones
A study from the University of Southern California has introduced a new system that maps wildfires more efficiently using phones to improve wildfire preparedness.... Read more
Combining Conventional and Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction for Better Tsunami Mitigation
Studies have been exploring the possibility and benefits of combining ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction with hard-engineered infrastructures to support better tsunami mitigation.... Read more