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Disaster resilient infrastructure key to risk reduction in loss of life and property May 24, 2021, 3:26 PM IST Rajiv Tikoo is a journalist and editor with interest in sustainable development. Apart from writing, he has edited books and compendiums of case studies related to social sector, including ‘Forest Lanterns’ on tribal communities published by Penguin Random House. He has also produced radio programmes for All India Radio, and films. Besides, he explores the use of mobile Apps, IVRS-based helplines, info-kiosks and Community Radio stations for hyperlocal communica...

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2020 Annual Report of the Climate Risk & Early Warning Systems Format FOREWORD 2020 will be remembered as a year that revealed some important truths for a young CREWS Initiative — but ones that should embolden us. COVID-19 did impact our work and timelines. It will continue to do so for some time still. The global travel ban tested our business model. Our national and regional partners, supported by our implementing partners — the World Bank/Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Office for Disaster R...

Date Time Early warning initiative advances in a pandemic Geneva, 11 May 2021: The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated impacts of extreme weather and climate change in vulnerable countries but also highlighted the need to build resilience against a multitude of hazards through better early warnings and risk information. The report “Progress on Early Warning in a Pandemic” showcased achievements in improved early warnings for flash floods, tropical cyclones, sand and dust storms and drought, as well as better weather forecasts for farmers in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island ...