The video features the different water conservation efforts initiated by the Government of Sikkim to adapt to the myriad impacts of climate change.
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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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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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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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