Disaster Management

Innovative approaches to building resilient coastal infrastructure

This Policy Paper comprises an Issue Brief and Background Report prepared by the OECD for the G7 Environment, Energy and Oceans Ministers. It outlines the rising risks faced by coastal communities, which are being exacerbated by climate change.

Publication Date:

18/09/2018

Source: OECD

Tags:

Climate Change, Marine Ecosystems, Ecosystem Services, Disaster Management, Finance

Natural Disasters

Rain claims 18 more lives in Uttar Pradesh

Eighteen more deaths were reported on Thursday as heavy rainfall caused havoc in parts of Uttar Pradesh.

Publication Date:

07/09/2018

Source: Hindu (New Delhi)

Tags:

Uttar Pradesh, Rainfall, Disaster Management, Floods, Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters

Developing disaster risk management approaches for climate risks

The overall aim of the project is to prepare the ground for implementing risk transfer solutions within an integrated flood risk management approach for municipalities in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA), Ghana.

Publication Date:

01/09/2018

Source: GIZ

Tags:

Disaster Management, Climate Change, Floods, Ghana, Africa

Natural Disasters

Natural hazards 2017

Publication Date:

01/09/2018

Source: GNS Science

Tags:

Natural Disasters, Disaster Management, New Zealand, Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Tsunami, Disaster Preparedness, Extreme Weather Events

Climate Change

Responses to climate-related security risks: regional organizations in Asia and Africa

The transnational character of climate-related security risks often goes beyond the capacity of national governments to respond adequately. As such, it both creates challenges for and increases the relevance of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs).

Publication Date:

28/08/2018

Author(s): Florian Krampe, Roberta Scassa, Giovanni Mitrotta

Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Tags:

Climate Change, Asia, Africa, Environment, Natural Disasters, Disaster Management

Natural Disasters

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding water level to be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam as floods in Kerala has caused devastation, 24/08/2018

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Russel Joy Vs Union of India dated 24/08/2018 regarding water level to be maintained at Mullaperiyar dam as floods in Kerala has caused devastation.

Judgement Date:

24/08/2018

Tags:

Dams, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Supreme Court, Floods, Natural Disasters, Disaster Management

Natural Disasters

Botswana: Government Commits Millions for Drought Relief Measures

Gaborone — Government will use a total of P856 million in different measures adopted to mitigate the effects of arable drought recently declared for the year 2018/19 by President Mokgweetsi Masisi.

Publication Date:

13/08/2018

Source: All Africa

Tags:

Natural Disasters, Droughts, Drought Relief, Disaster Management, Botswana, Africa

Natural Disasters

Australia's Westpac to lend A$100 million to drought-hit farmers

Australia’s Westpac Banking Corp said on Thursday it would disburse A$100 million ($74.2 million) in cheap loans to farmers as a record dry spell hits parts of the nation, while the country’s lende

Publication Date:

09/08/2018

Source: Reuters

Tags:

Natural Disasters, Droughts, Drought Relief, Australia, Disaster Management

Natural Disasters

Hunt on for survivors as Indonesia's quake toll climbs to 131

KARANGPANGSOR, Indonesia (Reuters) - The death toll from last weekend’s powerful earthquake on Indonesia’s Lombok island rose to 131 on Wednesday as rescuers found more people crushed under collaps

Publication Date:

08/08/2018

Source: Reuters

Tags:

Natural Disasters, Earthquakes, Indonesia, Disaster Management

Natural Disasters