Kenya: Plugging the gaps in disaster preparedness

11 Mar 2010, IRIN

Kenya's failure to put in place a comprehensive disaster preparedness policy means its response to high-risk events such as droughts, floods, epidemics and major accidents tends to be slow, poorly coordinated and unnecessarily expensive, say specialists...

• South Africa: Minister calls for increased support for universities on climate change research

  10 Mar 2010, Engineering News, Creamer Media

  'Through [government’s] proposed network with universities, we will build the profile of climate change adaptation as a legitimate focus for scholarship, teaching and research' said Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica...

• Global Earthquake Monitor (GEM) requests proposals for its 'Risk Module'

  10 Mar 2010, GEM

  GEM’s Risk Module will calculate damage and direct losses resulting from this damage such as fatalities, injuries and cost of repair. It includes give global components for seismic vulnerability and risk. Requests for proposal are requested by 18 March 2010...