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This report looks holistically at the challenges of adaptation to climate change for businesses, exploring the complementarity among the public sector, the financial sector, and the private sector.
Cover and source: Government of Malaysia
This paper’s findings are the result of a qualitative methodology that included a review of the literature on the topic DRR and CCA relates to both international and domestic policy in Malaysia.
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The purpose of this article is to examine the current gaps in Malaysia practices on disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change.
Landslide-affected road
We have witnessed a growing number of geological disasters due to climatic shifts. One such disaster is the landslide, and this can be attributed to intense rainfall coupled with high slope angles in areas previously not expected to be susceptible.
European Geosciences Union
Cover and source: Global Earthquake Model Foundation
This seismic risk profile of Malaysia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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This report provides insights on how, and in what contexts, international labour migration can be a viable adaptation strategy to climate change.
South-East Asia is among the regions most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, where rising sea levels and intensifying natural hazards affect millions of people in densely populated areas and coastal zones.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters
This is to ensure these infrastructures are well prepared against future disasters particularly earthquakes and floods
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