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Every week the PreventionWeb team of editors selects the latest news and research, reports and publications on disaster risk reduction – here is their selection of the latest must-read content.

Update

24 February 2023

Mapping a safer future for prisoners of climate change

The Philippines has one of the most overcrowded penitentiary systems in the world. It is also one of the countries most exposed to extreme weather events, natural disasters and the increasing impact of climate change.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Azerbaijani soldiers take part in search and rescue efforts after 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes hit Kahramanmaras, Turkiye on February 10, 2023.

Research briefs

24 February 2023

A preliminary report on the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Türkiye

On Feb. 6, 2023, a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. local time near Pazarcık City in south-central Türkiye. This earthquake was followed by a second earthquake of magnitude 7.5 at 1:24 p.m. with the epicenter in Elbistan City.

Temblor

Research briefs

27 February 2023

One is bad enough: Climate change raises the threat of multiple hurricanes

Getting hit with one hurricane is bad enough, but new research from Princeton Engineering shows that back-to-back versions may become common for many areas in coming decades.

Princeton University

Update

20 February 2023

Hurricane preparedness board game developed

A new board game will teach children about hurricane preparedness and safety through fun scenarios and questions. The game 'HURRYcane Run’ has been developed by the Student Support Services Division (SSSD) and UNICEF the Netherlands (UNICEF NL).

World Bank, the

Indigenous Fijian girl walking on flooded land in Fiji

Update

22 February 2023

UNCDF partners with Howden to build climate resilience for vulnerable communities in Fiji

The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) is pleased to announce international insurance broker Howden as a new addition to its long list of private sector partners helping fight climate change in the Pacific.

Howden

aerial shot over the marshlands, on a sunny morning at Point Lookout on Long Island, New York. Viewing the beautiful blue skies, a few clouds & some empty boats docked at the pier

Research briefs

23 February 2023

Historical dredging and wetland loss in New York City's Jamaica Bay increase flooding

Historical dredging and wetland loss in New York City's Jamaica Bay have increased high-tide flooding in the area, according to a new study.

PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd

Green vertical green facade garden in full bloom for climate adaptation

Community announcement

22 February 2023

ECCA is looking for creative and interactive contents on climate change adaptation

The call for proposals is open until February 27 for the most important European event on the topic of climate change adaptation. The upcoming ECCA 2023 will be held in Dublin on June 19-21, 2023 and organized within MAGICA project, coordinated by CMCC.

Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici

Temple of Medinet Habu. Egypt, Luxor. The Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu is an important New Kingdom period structure in the West Bank of Luxor in Egypt

Update

15 February 2023

Oriental Institute restores ancient Egyptian monuments threatened by climate change

Institute led dismantling and reconstruction of three monumental gates in danger of collapse

University of Chicago

African children fetch water from a water source

Update

22 February 2023

IWMI launches high-tech drought monitoring system for Zambia

The Zambia Drought Monitoring System (ZADMS), developed by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) for Zambia’s Ministry of Agriculture will provide all the information needed to effectively manage drought.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

Regional Launch of the Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4ALL) for the Caribbean

Community announcement

22 February 2023

Call for Participation: 2023 CAP Implementation Workshop

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is hosting the 2023 Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Implementation Workshop and Training at the IFRC headquarters building

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

International Association of Emergency Managers

International Telecommunication Union

Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)