Interview

Some glaciers in the Karakoram region are surging instead of melting slowly, leading to the formation of glacial lakes that can burst. An estimated seven million people in northern Pakistan are at risk of glacial lake outburst floods.

While Philippines has a sophisticated network of sensors to monitor climate and geophysical hazards, people with disabilities continue to face significant challenges when disasters hit.

Healthy forest landscapes help local communities both adapt to climate change and manage the risk of disasters.

Regan Pairojmahakij works with RECOFT

Nonticha says planning for climate disasters like droughts is critical but it has to be more than a government plan. “We need a systemic

Despite the challenges, Ayeisha says building the capacity with local governments down to the community level, can support better disaster planning

Ria Sen says disaster risk reduction and climate projects need to have engagement tools that recognize the financial and social barriers that keep

“Having data systems in place with consultations with the community helps ensure that the designs that are being considered are not just

Taiaopo Faumuina is the Assistant Chief Executive Officer at the Samoa Bureau of Statistics in the division of Census, Survey and Demography.

Shifting the focus from disaster impacts to addressing the fundamental drivers of vulnerability is vital for sustainable development. Poverty, gender

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1. The Central Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Which climate issues are most