Nicaragua

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The article presents a historical review of the direct effects of tropical cyclones on society in Nicaragua from 1852 to 2020 and analyzes the statistical probabilities of future hurricane-spawned high winds over Nicaragua.
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This report evaluates whether floods and landslides are more likely when rain falls inside versus outside protected areas (PAs).
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This seismic risk profile of Nicaragua, 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 factsheet presents findings from an analysis of 14 Latin American countries to document the SNIPs’ response to the pandemic, as well as to draw recommendations and lessons-learned for stimulating economic recovery in a resilient manner.
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This publication showcases four women in Malawi, Guatemala, Madagascar and Nicaragua who thanks to risk finance were able to overcome climate shock, build resilience, and help their families and communities.
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En 2008, el Gobierno de Reconciliación y Unidad Nacional (GRUN) presentó el Plan Nacional de Respuesta (PNR) como instrumento normativo del SINAPRED de referencia para la articulación de los planes de respuesta
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La movilidad humana asociada a, o derivada de los desastres y efectos adversos del cambio climático viene recibiendo un interés importante en los últimos años en Centroamérica. Este informe contribuye a un mayor conocimiento de la evidencia sobre la

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This booklet highlights stories of impact from GFDRR’s engagements in International Development Association (IDA) countries. As IDA countries strive to not only build back better in the aftermath of COVID-19, but also sustain and even accelerate the

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