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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: Build to Last
This Sunday, the 13th of October, is the 30th International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). An initiative started by the UN General Assembly in 1989 in order to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. This year the theme is ‘Build to Last’.
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2019
October,
2019
An inside look at flood forecasting
Several years ago, we identified flood forecasts as a unique opportunity to improve people’s lives, and began looking into how Google’s infrastructure and machine learning expertise can help in this field. Last year, we started our flood forecasting pilot in the Patna region, and since then we have expanded our flood forecasting coverage, as part of our larger AI for Social Good efforts. In this post, we discuss some of the technology and methodology behind this effort.
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October,
2019
October,
2019
Business Insurance 2019 Innovation Award: Post Event Review Capability
Finding positive takeaways from a catastrophe loss can be tough, but analyzing how a natural event became a humanitarian disaster can help communities build resilience against future catastrophes.
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September,
2019
September,
2019
UN Climate Action Summit: Governments must take action now
On September 23rd, world leaders will answer UN Secretary-General António Guterres' call to come to UN headquarters for a Climate Action Summit with “concrete, realistic plans” to fight the climate emergency. The Summit will provide a platform for governments, the private sector, civil society, local authorities and other international organizations to develop ambitious solutions and make commitments that help countries adapt and build resilience to the climate emergency.
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September,
2019
September,
2019
No sustainable development without flood resilience
Floods affect more people around the world than any other hazard. This blog explains why we need to acknowledge the vital role resilience against floods and other hazards play in countries' abilities to reach the Sustainable Development Goals.
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September,
2019
September,
2019
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High unemployment and Coronavirus hit flood and landslide preparations in Bangladesh
Increased unemployment and income loss caused by Coronavirus will make it harder for vulnerable communities in Bangladesh to prepare for floods and landslides this monsoon season. ...
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Let the Money Flow: Funding Flood Resilience at Local Levels
The Green Climate Fund is currently reviewing its work plan for engagement in the water sector. Reconsidering the make-up of its portfolio; how funding is distributed and projects implemente...
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Carrying out research during lockdown: how to do remote surveys in rural communities
Mercy Corps and Practical Action’s report Avoiding a perfect storm: COVID-19 and floods in Nepal is based on findings from a remote, telephone, survey we conducted with 46 Community Disast...
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A new mindset for resilience in the face of concurrent climate and health risks
The COVID-19 crisis demonstrates the need to invest much more in pre-disaster risk reduction and preparedness for a range of risks, including climate change and its accompanying hazards such...
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High unemployment and Coronavirus hit flood and landslide preparations in Bangladesh
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