Humanitarian Response to Urban Crises

Overview of the history and work of the Youth Preparedness Council convened by FEMA to engage youth in guiding national preparedness programs. FEMA Youth Preparedness Council History http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness

The rise in extreme temperatures due to climate change is generating a direct impact on human health, ranging from dehydration, heat cramps, heat strokes, increased mental illnesses, to renal and cardio-pulmonary diseases, and even premature death. M...

This publication highlights some of the influential efforts—by technical specialists, institutions, and governments around the world—to create and communicate risk information faster and at lower cost, to improve the quality and transparency...