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Factors Impeding Comprehension and Inclusion of Early Warning Messages in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya

About this Paper This study explores the factors hindering the comprehension, accessibility, and inclusivity of early warning messages (EWM) in Kolwa East Ward, Kisumu County, Kenya. Despite the vital role of early warning systems (EWS) in reducing flood-related risks, gaps in message dissemination, institutional coordination, and community engagement limit their effectiveness. Using qualitative research methods—including […]

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Evaluating Nature-based Solutions as urban resilience and climate adaptation tools: A meta-analysis of their benefits on heatwaves and floods

Extreme weather events driven by climate change threaten the resilience of urban structures and urban dwellers. Nature-based Solutions (NbS) are an effective tool to reduce urban vulnerability to climate risks and, at the same time, develop more liveable urban areas. Despite the acknowledged positive impacts of individual observed NbS, numerous questions persist unanswered. While existing

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Utilization of Early Warning Information and the Factors Influencing Actionability of Early Warning Messages Among Last Mile Communities in Drought-Prone Areas In Eswatini

About this Paper This study examines the utilization of early warning information and the factors influencing its actionability among last-mile farming communities in Eswatini’s drought-prone regions. With a focus on the Lubombo and Shiselweni regions, the research explores barriers to accessing, interpreting, and acting on early warning messages, particularly in marginalized and remote areas. Key

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Bridging the Gap: Investigating Barriers and Enhancing Resilience in Last-Mile Communities Through Inclusive Early Warning Strategies in Rural Lezha, Albania

About this Paper This research investigates the barriers preventing rural communities in Lezha, Albania, from effectively accessing, understanding, and acting on early warning information for natural disasters. Using a mixed-method approach, the study highlights critical challenges, such as limited access to timely warnings (only 11% of respondents found information easily accessible), poor comprehension of messages

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Enhancing People-Centred Early Warning Systems (PCEWS) in Traditional Coastal Communities of Brazil: An Intersectional Approach to Inclusive Risk Communication

About this Paper: This study investigates barriers to accessing and acting on Early Warning Systems (EWS) among traditional coastal communities in southeastern Brazil, focusing on Quilombola and Caiçara groups. These communities face unique challenges, including delayed information, unreliable communication technologies, and misinformation, exacerbated by socio-economic and geographic vulnerabilities. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research engaged

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‘Disasters can’t happen here. Lord Jagannath will save Us ‘: Exploring women’s experience of barriers to EWS in Odisha, India

Authors and Collaborators:  Principal Investigator: Chinmayee Mishra, Department of Sociology, Utkal University Co-Principal Investigator: Dr. Bishnuprasad Mohapatra, Department of Sociology, Malyagiri Mahavidyalaya Field Investigator: Archita Bala Patra, Urmila Sahoo This study explores barriers to Early Warning Systems (EWS) access and disaster preparedness among women in Puri, Odisha, following Cyclone Fani. Women, particularly from marginalized socio-economic

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Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world

Urban planning at the heart of increasingly severe East African flood impacts in a warming world 23 May, 2024 DARAJA / Resurgence mention on pp.18-19 of the Full Study. The 2024 long rains in East Africa were exceptionally heavy towards the end of March and throughout April into May, causing severe flooding in Kenya, Tanzania,

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Pakistan’s path to sustainability: Advancements in cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions

Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its sustainability journey, a moment characterized by diverse landscapes and resilient communities. This commentary explores the multifaceted approach necessary to tackle the nation’s environmental, economic, and societal challenges within the framework of cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions. Environmental issues loom large, with rising air and water pollution, land degradation, and the increasing threat

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Overview of the 2024 CAP Implementation Workshop and Training

The 2024 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop and Training took place from October 22–24 in Leuven, Belgium, bringing together over 800 participants from 142 countries and territories. This event, hosted by TISA, USAID, NOAA, and Alert-Hub.Org CIC, with co-sponsorship from IAEM and OASIS, provided a platform for experts to share knowledge on advancing emergency

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Inclusivity and actionability of volcanic hazard Early Warning System in Indonesia: Perspectives of persons with disabilities

Authors and Collaborators:  Pradytia Pertiwi, Moya Martiningtyas, Duma Manurung, and Fadhliah Saprowi, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia Fega Pangestika, University College London, United Kingdom; Cerdas Antisipasi Risiko Indonesia (CARI) Mizan Bustanul Fuady Bisri, Kobe University, Japan; Cerdas Antisipasi Risiko Indonesia (CARI) Doddy Kaliri, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia This study examines the inclusivity and actionability of Early

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