Bangladesh climate change adaptation
Community based success story in local level adaptation on climate change in Bangladesh.
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Adapting to Climate Change in South-West Bangladesh
Lessons learned in Adapting to Climate Change in South-West Bangladesh.
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Old Ways to Deal with New Problems, in the Solomon Islands
“The water level is rising. The area we used to work, we can’t work any more” – Silas Kere, farmer. The Solomon Islands, part of the South Pacific “Ring of Fire”, briefly trended in the world news in April 2014, when it suffered two serious earthquakes weeks after flash floods had devastated the capital, Honiara.
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The Role of Culture in Risk: When belief systems and interpretations differ
There is no universal understanding of risk. For most people it is perceived through the lens of culture, including social and religious beliefs. Video of new powerful Merapi volcano eruption in Indonesia Video of Video of new powerful Merapi volcano eruption in Indonesia The Island of Java is home to Mount Merapi, the most active
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Landfall in Panay Island, Philippines
Every year around two dozen typhoons sweep through the Philippines. Dramatic footage: Moment Typhoon Haiyan washes away Philippines house Video of Dramatic footage: Moment Typhoon Haiyan washes away Philippines house In 2013, Super-typhoon Haiyan, classified as the most powerful storm ever recorded, made landfall at Guiuan in Eastern Samar, and tore through the island nation, causing thousands of deaths,
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Case Study: Getting the word out: Women emergency responders in Bangladesh pass message on, train others
In Bangladesh, histories of oral traditions have laid the foundation for community training in emergency response. A strong colloquial culture in folklore and story telling makes a compelling case why community training is practical and effective. In many cases, knowledge equates to power. Within these traditions, women have a central role in passing on knowledge to others as provider and educator
Case study: Coordination improved response time and increased concentration during emergency, volunteers report
As this case illustrates, community-led teams can take a lead in response efforts for disasters of international significance, as well as smaller and more local incidents. The Savar incident is such a case: beginning as a local incident, it has garnered considerable international media attention and led to wide-ranging changes in national and international policy for the readymade garment industry.
Interest Story: Community first responders saving lives in the Philippines
Interest Story on Community first responders saving lives in the Philippines. Asian Disaster Preparedness Center – Website: http://www.adpc.net
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Handbook for Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Planning in Lao PDR
Published on: 1/1/2012 Language: English Author(s): Ministry of Planning Investment, supported by Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and World Bank, financial assistance from Globa Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery Department: Disaster Risk Management System Type: Policies, Procedures and Guidelines File size: 14.06 MB Publication Overview/Description This Handbook is specific for Lao PDR, and has been adapted from the DaLA methodology developed
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Case Study: Mainstreaming put to the test – one official’s experience in Bhutan
Bhutan is known as the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon ‘for the violent storms that blow in from the Himalayas. Here, climate change and weather hazards have always been point of vulnerability. Besides Himalayan storms, glacial melting can also cause flash floods. Frequent landslides during the rainy season and seismic activity further increase risks for farmers. Asian Disaster
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