Latest news on Disaster Risk Reduction
- In the midst of one of the worst droughts to affect Central America in decades, the expanded Panama Canal is a model for how to adapt to climate change and reduce disaster risk. The revamped system of basins and locks has not only increased traffic capacity, it is also expected to reduce overall water use by seven percent, thereby lowering the risks...
- A new mobile app designed to help homeowners better understand how to strengthen their homes to withstand severe weather events has been released by Munich Re, US, and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. It walks homeowners, contractors and architects through the home strengthening process, providing information based on their specific...
PANAMA CITY, Panama, June 28 2016— In the midst of one of the worst droughts to affect Central America in decades, the expanded Panama Canal is a model for how to adapt to climate change and reduce disaster risk.
The 77-kilometre canal, which is a major conduit for international commerce, has been operating since 1914. It has just undergone a major upgrade to increase its…
- This publication fleshes out the United Kingdom's government response to the winter floods 2015-16 and the support schemes for recovery announced. In addition, this document discusses review plans announced by the government: a National Flood Resilience Review, taking place to better protect the UK from future flooding and increasingly...
- This publication presents the Southern California (SoCal) Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative, spearheaded by the University of South California Bedrosian Center on Governance. The cooperative set of recommendations is designed by academia and the private sector to prevent or minimize the damage and disruption caused by a major natural...
- This document compiles submissions made by several Parties and organizations, with the aim to encourage comprehensive risk management by the diffusion of information related to financial instruments and tools, addressing the risks of loss and damage, associated to climate change. A number of valuable lessons are reported from the application of the...
- Given the considerable risk exposure of the Philippines, the government is committed to building resilience to natural hazards by mainstreaming disaster risk management. The World Bank has bolstered this support by funding a technical assistance program to review and revise the National Building Code (NBC) with an eye to integrating disaster risk reduction...
- Facing a variety of disaster risks, almost 200 Southern California cities depend too much on big government to protect them, which will lead to slower recovery time, say experts on disaster preparedness. In the next few weeks, the newly launched Socal Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative will focus on recommendations on how to make the region better...
- The Zimbabwe government is developing a satellite generated flood management framework aimed at establishing proactive disaster risk management systems that will also influence future infrastructure development. The framework is informed by previous flooding disasters such as the Tokwe Mukosi floods in 2014, where hundreds of people were affected and...
- Not only have seawalls in certain areas repeatedly failed when tested, but they pose a threat to the delicate ecosystems associated with wetlands and intertidal areas by reflecting energy generated by wind and waves back into the water. Emerging research suggests that in some areas, biological barriers better protect against coastal hazards.