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In the last few years, several regions in Europe have been affected by drought. Droughts are estimated to become worse and more frequent in the light of global climate change. Therefore, essential shifts in policy are required to be prepared for drought

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En esta nueva publicación se presenta el estado del arte sobre algunos aspectos selectos de la reducción del riesgo (de desastres) en América Latina y el Caribe. Los contenidos apuntan a un público amplio, que incluye a profesionales de

An illustrated presentation of urbanization, megacities and disaster vulnerability and resillence of Asian cities.

The collection of articles devoted to Aral Sea Basin problems

The given book contents the statement of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, President of IFAS and articles of members of IFAS Board, members of Executive Committee of IFAS, the

Working paper 83, drought series no. 1

While reviewing the existing indices which have been developed for monitoring and quantitative assessment of droughts, this paper analyzes their applicability for drought prediction and management in South Asia. It

In the early hours of the morning of Sunday 26 December 2004 a massive earthquake measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale struck the west of northern Sumatra. The quake triggered a powerful tsunami that swept the coasts of neighbouring countries and causing

Dust and sandstorm (DSS) is a transboundary environmental phenomenon with severe socioeconomic impacts and public health consequences on hundreds millions of people in Northeast Asia. To address this concern, a regional cooperation mechanism has been

EQTAP presentation about promoting Safety and Sustainability of Asia-Pacific region through earthquake and tsunami disaster reduction.