The World Bank approved funds for the Sindh Rehabilitation Project to rebuild the province from the devastating aftermath of the Pakistan floods.... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
Leaving no one behind entails taking actions to protect migrants against climate disasters, particularly by governments and authorities of all levels.... Read more
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared the komodo dragon as an Endangered species. Aside from the climate crisis, human activities also severely threaten the komodo dragons living in the Komodo National Park.... Read more
Stateless people are often denied basic human rights like education, healthcare, and others.... Read more
As the risks of tsunamis are exacerbated by climate change, we need a resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and education to reduce the risks of disasters.... Read more
In Laos, women have substantial responsibility in agriculture production. However, they are also the most significantly impacted by its vulnerabilities.... Read more
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... Read more
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read more
Harm Reduction refers to policies, programs, and practices developed to reduce harm by minimizing adverse health, social, legal, economic, and even environmental consequences of human behaviors and activities.... Read more
Pakistan has more than 7,000 glaciers. As the planet’s temperature rises, glaciers melt and cause floods in the region.... Read more