Latest news on Disaster Risk Reduction
- GLIDE number: EP-2020-000005-BEN
Disaster type: Epidemic
Affected countries: Benin
On 6 January 2019, the Ministry of Health of Benin notified WHO of an outbreak of meningitis in Banikoara Commune, Alibori Department, Northern Benin. From 9 December 2019 to 8 January 2020, a cumulative total of 77 cases with 13 deaths (case fatality ratio 17%) have been reported Banikoara…
- California faces multiple threats from climate change, and searches for health risk solutions such as air pollution monitors and methane reduction.
- Political affiliations, local environmental organizations and climate change media coverage molds community reactions to extreme weather events.
- Cyclone Bulbul reveals shortfalls in Bangladeshi risk reduction, such as attention given to vulnerable groups, and potential jeopardy of the Sundarbans.
- Sudden volcanic eruptions on Whakaari/White Island raises questions about potential for further eruptions and monitoring and warning systems for hydrothermal eruptions.
- Child marriage trends exacerbated by climate change; as disasters leave families struggling, many must reduce their family size and rely on dowry benefits.
- DRR expert stresses importance of empowering women in communities to take a leadership role in disaster recovery as it prevents further damage and deaths.
- Bottom-up expertise generates huge amounts of knowledge on climate change adaption, but such information is not being utilized by governments to shape policy.
- Flooding is perhaps the most widespread hazard in India. It has been estimated that out of the total geographical area of 329 million hectares (mha), more than 40 mha is flood prone in the country. Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India's most populous state and is no stranger to the risks of flooding. The rural areas of eastern UP in particular are highly...
- Increasing impacts from hazards worldwide, including Sweden, have prompted international efforts to promote the development of national strategies for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience to reduce associated impacts and support sustainable development. The development of such strategies is global target E of the Sendai Framework for DRR 2015-2030,...