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Public Perception of the Health and Social Risks of Extreme Heat in Northern Ghana

This research is carried out by  Shamsu-Deen Ziblim1, Victor Mogre2, Sophia E.A. Kpebu2, Bright Y. Amoore2, Bruce A. Abugri2, Rayza Sison3, Laud Boateng3, Rajesh Vedathan3 with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The health risks of extreme heat hinge on not only on exposure but also on behavioral related, which are often related […]

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Cost-Effective Traditional and Modern Coping Strategies for Heatwaves Prevalent in Tribal, Rural and Urban India

This research is carried out by Niti Mishra1, Peehu Pardeshi2, Shivani Kaim1, Dipali Bar1, Bateswar Das1, Saurabhi Niroula1, Poulami Ganguli1, Muskaan Ahmed1.  with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Recently, the year 2022 recorded extreme temperatures which were greatly unpredictable. Within the tropics, India underwent major heat stress during and before the summer months,

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Towards Liveable Cities: Extreme Heat Distribution in South African Cities

This research is carried out by Timothy Chambers1  with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. Extreme temperatures have severe impacts on human health. In a climate that is projected to significantly warm in future, these impacts become exacerbated. Southern Africa in particular is a hotspot for future warming and combined with large populations

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Relationship between high temperatures and hospitalization risk in different ecological regions in Vietnam

This research is carried out by  Nu Quy Linh Tran1,2, Thi Kim Hieu Ngo3, Thi Tuong Vy Nguyen3, Tran Ngoc Dang3, Son Nghiem4, Dung Phung5  with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The increased ambient temperatures worldwide have an adverse impact on health outcomes, includeng hospitalization risk. Vietnam is among the most vulnerable

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Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice & Risk Perceptions Regarding Heatwave Among Outdoor Workers in Nepal

This research is carried out by Anjali Joshi1, Sabina Marasini1, Sudim Sharma2, Lava Timsina3, Biraj Man Karmacharya1  with funding support from the Global Disaster Preparedness Center. The annual rise in global temperature has led to the evident impacts on lives of the most vulnerable population especially among the outdoor workers. It is a great deal

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NorCross Pandemic Response in Norway, 2020 and 2021

Executive summary The COVID-19 pandemic put pressure on the Norwegian welfare state and necessitated that the Norwegian Red Cross, as a preparedness and humanitarian organisation, found innovative ways to operate its humanitarian activities and how it responds to emergencies. This report describes how the organisation has mobilized massive resources in supporting the Norwegian public authorities

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Estudio de la resiliencia ante inundaciones en localidades de la Huasteca Potosina

La resiliencia se ha convertido en un concepto fundamental para entender teóricamente y fortalecer en la práctica, la gestión del riesgo de desastres, el desarrollo sostenible y la adaptación al cambio climático. El Proyecto de Resiliencia ante Inundaciones en México (PRAIM), implementado por la Cruz Roja Mexicana, y financiado por la Alianza para la Resiliencia

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Resumen Ejecutivo: Estudio de la Resiliencia ante Inundaciones en localidades de la Huasteca Potosina

En este documento se comparten los puntos clave del análisis de la medición de la resiliencia ante inundaciones y se presentan cuatro líneas prioritarias para el fortalecimiento y la participación de diversas instituciones, grupos e individuos en la gestión del riesgo de desastres en San Luis Potosí en México.  El estudio está basado en el

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Executive Summary: Study of Flood Resilience in the Localities of the Huasteca Potosina

This document shares key points from the analysis of flood resilience in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and presents four priority areas for strengthening disaster risk management with the participation of diverse institutions, groups and individuals. The study is based on the analysis of the results of the implementation of flood resilience measurement baseline studies in

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Warning Briefing Note Series

UCL Warning Research Center, supported by the Global Disaster Preparedness Center/IFRC and in collaboration with the Anticipation Hub, launches the ‘Warning Briefing Note Series’ that addresses key aspects of warnings, covering state-of-the-art, key issues, examples, resources and recommendations to aid those working on policy and practice. Available topics Enhancing Warnings – Developing and supporting effective

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