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.
... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
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
Flood Safety Measures: Ways to help you stay safe during floods
With the increasing risks of extreme rainfall amid climate change, flood safety measures are more important than ever. Here are some ways you can enhance your safety during floods.... Read more
Improving Coastline Protection by Preserving Marshes
In the fight against rising sea levels due to climate change, marshes can contribute to building a safe and cost-effective coastline protection system.... Read more
Global Expansion of Social Protection Systems Remains Too Slow
The ILO’s “World Social Protection Report 2024-26” flagship report provides a global overview of the expansion of social protection systems since 2015.... Read more
Nature-based Solutions Are Proven Effective in Mitigating Climate-Related Disasters
A new global assessment reveals that nature-based solutions are cost-effective and efficient in combating climate-related disasters.... Read more
Understanding the Severity of Sea Level Rise
Sea level rise has caused devastating impacts on people and the planet. How is its current state and what can be done to address it?... Read more
Using Traffic Rumblings to Measure Soil Moisture
Researchers unveiled a new method to measure soil moisture using ground vibrations from daily human activities.... Read more