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 head of the US Agency for International Development has announced $97m in emergency assistance to Ethiopia to combat the devastating effects of a drought brought on by the El Niño climate phenomenon. The seasonal warming over the Pacific Ocean has caused a serious drought across eastern and southern Africa …
This report presents a comprehensive framework for measuring the resilience of cities to a broad spectrum of shocks and stresses; from the sudden impact of flooding to the longer term process of urbanisation. The objective of the framework is to support international disaster reduction priorities such as the Sendai Framework …
This brief seeks to unpack why, where and how gender analysis fits into the community-based adaptation process, providing a rational for its importance and pointing to key resources. It seeks to demystify the challenge by breaking the process of “integrating gender” into a set of three key practices, which inform …
Green groups deliver petition to Downing Street calling for action as poll finds 61% of the British public think more should be spent on flood defences The government is spending too little on flood defences, according to a large majority of the British public. A YouGov poll commissioned by Greenpeace …
Rapid urbanisation, climate change and unsustainable developments are increasing the risk of floods. Flood is a frequent natural hazard that has significant financial consequences for Australia. The emergency response system in Australia is very successful and has saved many lives over the years. However, the preparedness for natural disaster impacts …
An estimated $40 billion is needed annually to help the rapidly growing number of people needing humanitarian aid as a result of conflicts and natural disasters - and one possibility to help fill the $15 billion funding gap is a small voluntary tax on tickets for soccer games and other …
The environmental problems in Nepal are as diverse as its geography and climate. Priorities in addressing those problems in development planning have changed as new evidence emerged over time. The Government of Nepal has accorded high priority to environmental problems because they have profound impact on the livelihoods of millions …
A new way to predict earthquakes in Iceland has been found, as chemical changes in groundwater leads to major tremors. Researchers found that before major earthquakes, the amount of sodium and silicon in the island's groundwater drastically increased. The study suggests that the ground changes shape before an earthquake, allowing …
The government of Paraguay called on Thursday for the total evacuation of the town of Alberdi, with 7,000 people, due to the risk of flooding after a wall holding back the Paraguay river is set to burst. Located 234km from the capital of Asuncion in the southwestern department of Neembecu, …
This document provides an insight on the incidences of past disasters, and administrative, demographic, socio-economic and infra-structure perspectives of the Uttarkashi district, in Uttarakhand, India for assessing the vulnerability and capacity of the district in disaster risk reduction. It discusses the causes and consequences of the recent events (flashfloods and …
This issue explores the extent of children's vulnerability and resilience to climate and disaster risks in several Asian cities. Specific institutional arrangements, programmes and projects that aim to promote children's welfare in these cities are examined. The COP21 has rightly recognized many cities to be indispensable partners to achieving climate …
This synthesis report brings together the various components from the pilot study on climate vulnerability, hazards and risk, completed for Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. The report introduces an integrated assessment framework, highlights key findings, discusses the main learnings and implications for climate change adaptation and disaster-risk reduction in Kullu district, …
The Israeli government has donated items worth Sh1 million to more than 1,000 families affected by floods in Migori county. The Israeli and Kenyan governments have hinted at starting programmes to increase food security in the region. Israeli Ambassador Yahel Vilan on Monday donated three bulls, 100 bags of maize, …
FAO and the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD have joined efforts to prepare this discussion paper on sustainable financing for FLR. It provides an overview of existing funding sources and financial instruments that could be used and adapted specifically for the implementation of FLR efforts at the national, regional and …
Hydro power is a renewable and environment friendly source of energy. As hydro power stations have the inherent ability for instantaneous operations, they are more responsive than most other energy sources, for meeting peak demand and improving reliability of the power system. As such it is important that existing hydro …
Climate change poses a significant challenge to human security, socioeconomic development, and the environment due to an increase in climate-related risks with more frequent and intense extreme weather events. It is vital for countries to identify climate risks, reduce these risks through mitigation, and adapt to these risks—thereby increasing resilience …
Millions of poor and vulnerable people face hunger and poverty this year and next because of record global temperatures, droughts and erratic rains in 2014 and 2015, compounded by the development of possibly the most powerful El Niño on record. Strong leadership at every level of government and a coordinated …
The Odisha government on Monday sought collaboration with the US industrial sector and explore partnership with the country in various adaptation and mitigation measures for climate change. During a meeting with Nisha Desai Biswal, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs here, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik …
Public Accounts Committee (2015-16) present this Twenty Fifth Report (Sixteenth Lok Sabha) on 'Disaster Preparedness in India' based on C&AG; Report No. 3 of 2013 (Performance Audit), Union Government related to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The above-mentioned Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India was laid on …
KOCHI: On Monday, chief secretary Jiji Thomson said that Kochi was on the verge of facing a Chennai-like flood situation. "To prevent such a situation, Kochi should adopt 'Operation Ananta', an initiative being implemented in Thiruvananthapuram by reclaiming encroached areas and clearing drains and canals for the smooth flow of …
