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On 22nd and 23rd July 2021, the two forums brought together youth networks, policy makers and distinguished participants from across Africa to discuss different perspectives of youth engagement in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The deliberations led

Latest Philippine earthquake reveals tectonic complexity Posted on   Mario Aurelio, Director of the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences, Mahar Lagmay, Executive Director, University of the Philippines Resilience Institute-Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards Center (@nababaha), John Agustin Escudero, Structural Geology and Tectonics Laboratory at the University of Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences, Sandra Catugas, Structura...

The world’s environment ministers, gathered at the second session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-2) in Nairobi on late Friday, passed far reaching decisions on issues such as marine litter, the illegal trade in wildlife, air pollution, chemicals and waste, and sustainable consumption and production – which are an integral part of the global action needed to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement. UNEP Executive Director Achim ...

IOM Shares Migration Recommendations with Slovenian Govt  IOM Shares Migration Recommendations with Slovenian Govt  International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has shared its recommendations on migration and mobility with the Slovenian government, which on Thursday assumed the  Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for the second half of 2021 as the world continues to adjust and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. In three key recommendations, IOM encourages the Slovenian P...

06/25/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/25/2021 11:04 Adaptation Cannot Be Forgotten Piece of Climate Equation, Secretary-General Stresses, in Remarks to Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarks to the fifth United Nations Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters: Building Back Better towards a More Resilient and Sustainable Post-COVID-19 World, in Brussels today: It is a great pleasure to join this Spec...

'Unseen' News and Views – By Baher Kamal & The Like

"WHO has warned that when there are mass gatherings, more contagious variants and the vaccination coverage is still low, this can create a perfect storm for the virus to spread in any country."

Nations need political commitment and smart management of resources to fight disasters

19 Jun 2021 GNDR is seeking a Regional Coordinator to support the GNDR network in the South East & East Asia, and Pacific Subregion. Applicants can be based in Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, or Kuala Lumpur, though other locations with similar access to Bangkok may be considered. GNDR is a network of civil society organisations across 127 countries striving to build the resilience of disaster-prone communities. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Coordinator to oversee our work in the So...

THE STANDARD OPINION A wide gully in Kisumu County, Nyando in Nyakach.[Jonah Onyango] Like many countries, Kenya is experiencing the devastating effects of climate change. Currently, seven counties are experiencing severe flooding, while nine face drought. In the late round of flooding, at least 40,000 people have been displaced with forecasts indicating that rains are expected to persist into June, especially in Western Kenya. Climate-related disasters such as floods, drought and heat waves h...