Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Are missing palm trees causing more lighting deaths in Bihar appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 29.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Are missing palm trees causing …
THE Federal Government in partnership with International Development Association (IDA), Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund and the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) is to begin implementation of the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) aimed at reducing vulnerability to savaging gully erosion in seven states in Nigeria. Under …
This paper reviews recent literature on flood research in Bangladesh, focusing on the nation’s vulnerability to climate change and its ability to adapt. This review reveals that the literature on community-based vulnerability and adaptation, and their processes and assessments in response to hazards under climate change regimes are inadequate, apart …
Apia, Samoa, 1 September 2014 - Heads of State, policymakers, business leaders and representatives from civil society have gathered in Apia, Samoa, to pledge their support for small island developing states by forging partnerships that will help these nations to overcome a unique set of environmental and economic challenges. UN …
This guide lays out processes and good practices for developing disaster recovery frameworks to assist governments in detailed recovery planning at the inter-sectoral and programmatic levels. It is intended to be a practice-based and results-focused tool that assists governments and partners in planning for efficient, effective and resilient post disaster …
This report makes the case for addressing ecosystem degradation as one of the root causes of risk and vulnerability and for opting for ecosystem-based solutions as a way to reduce disaster risk and build community resilience. It focuses on water-related hazards in particular, as they make up a vast majority …
The Climate and Development Outlook – India Special Edition shares news of CDKN’s projects across this diverse and climate-affected country. Many of the projects focus on building climate resilience, particularly among vulnerable populations: Leadership on climate compatible development is emerging in states, districts and cities across India, which is celebrated …
Out of the Rs 250 million donations collected from various organizations in the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Rs 150 million has been released to the Ministry of Home Affairs so far for providing relief to the victims of floods and landslides across the country. Officials at the Prime Minister’s Office …
In the history of disasters in Venice, there are implications for modern times in terms of complex systems management and emerging threats, in particular from examples of risk management and resilience achieved by the Venetian state during outbreaks of the plague. In fourteenth century Venice, risk assessment the way we …
Guwahati: Nearly three lakh people have been affected by floods in Assam which has claimed seven lives and has hit 15 districts of the state. According to a release issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) today, 2.87 lakh people have been affected across 1,066 villages in 15 districts in …
AHMEDABAD: A small pen drive can be your personal disaster alert gadget. Once inserted into the USB slot of your smart phone, tablet, laptop or even your desktop, it can warn you — hours in advance — of an approaching natural disaster. This device, which is being developed by Isro's …
The flood situation worsened in Bihar on Sunday with two more people losing their lives, taking the death toll to 36, even as flood waters entered fresh areas, pushing up the number of affected districts to 17. “One death each has been reported from Patna and Gopalganj district on Sunday …
PATNA: The flood toll in the state mounted to 24 with five more deaths on Tuesday. One person was killed in Patna district and four in Nalanda. The official figure, however, is 16 only. Twelve persons had died across the state in flood-related incidents till Sunday and the figure increased …
There are reports of light to medium rains in parts of the state including capital Dehradun Water splashes image via Shutterstock Light to medium rains in various parts of Uttarakhand and resulting landslides have obstructed traffic on several roads, including national highways on the Char Dham routes in the state. …
KATHMANDU, Aug 12: Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL) handed over Rs 1 million in check to Disaster Relief Fund established by Prime Minister to assist the Sunkoshi landslide victims on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has received a check amounting to Rs 1 million from the UNL director Srikantha Srinivasamadhavan amidst …
A total of Rs 9.1 million has accumulated in ''Sunkoshi Flood Victims Relief Fund'' established to help the landslide victims of Jure and Mankha areas of Sindhupalchowk district. According to the Chairman of Sindhupalchowk Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Chamber along with Nepal Truck Container Entrepreneur Association and Nepal …
THE death toll from the Yunnan earthquake jumped to nearly 600 yesterday, authorities said. Despite the spike, some slivers of hope remained, among them the rescue of two women, one aged 80. Rescue efforts in the southwestern province, where the magnitude 6.5 quake struck on Sunday afternoon, were heavily hampered …
BEIJING - The central government earmarked an additional 1.6 billion yuan ($259.64 million dollars) late on Wednesday for quake relief efforts in Yunnan province, according to a statement from the National Committee for Disaster Reduction. A total of 600 million yuan had already been allocated to the quake zone. The …
BEIJING -- A total of 221 million yuan ($35.8 million) has been donated for victims of Sunday's earthquake as of Tuesday afternoon, said China's Ministry of Civil Affairs. Party committees and governments of 18 provincial regions have donated 143 million yuan to Yunnan. In addition, social organizations have donated 73.4 …
The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) announced on Tuesday it has donated 33.36 million yuan (5.4 million US dollars) to the quake-ravaged areas of southwest China's Yunnan Province. In addition to the donation, relief materials worth about 15 million yuan have been sent by the organization and will reach …
The Bombay high court on Thursday wondered if the state government has made any alternative arrangement to tackle natural disasters and questioned its preparedness while hearing a PIL on the destruction of wetlands and mangroves. On March 10, the HC had ordered a total ban on reclamation and construction on …
