Addressing Statelessness in the Climate Crisis
Stateless people are often denied basic human rights like education, healthcare, and others.... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
Early Warning Systems for All for Tsunami Preparedness
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
Improving Gender Mainstreaming in Laos’s Climate Change and Agriculture Policy
In Laos, women have substantial responsibility in agriculture production. However, they are also the most significantly impacted by its vulnerabilities.... Read more
Strategic Pathways for Disaster Risk Reductions in the Asia-Pacific SIDS
Specific challenges against natural disasters faced by Asia-Pacific SIDS require strategic pathways for better disaster risk reduction systems.... Read more
Gender-Responsive Financial Instruments for Women’s Resilience Against Disasters
A recent report by Asian Development Bank reveals that digital-based financial instruments are the most suitable for women with low-income.... Read more
An Introduction to Harm Reduction
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
What Melting Glaciers Mean for Pakistan
Pakistan has more than 7,000 glaciers. As the planet’s temperature rises, glaciers melt and cause floods in the region.... Read more
How Cities Can Prepare for Extreme Heatwaves
On the first global Heat Action Day on June 14, cities worldwide received a reminder to prepare for extreme heatwaves.
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The Sendai Framework Guides Indonesia’s Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
Within the first week of 2022, Indonesia already got struck with 68 natural disasters. Implementing the Sendai Framework might be the answer to disaster risk reduction strategies for Indonesia and other international stakeholders.
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Covid Waste in South Asia
South Asia has been one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste since before the rise of COVID-19. Ever since the pandemic, waste management has become harder to control with the rise of single-use plastic.
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