Traditional and Indigenous knowledges

'What better way to predict the threat of future tsunamis than studying patterns from the past? Coastal sediments provide a potent geological record of recent and ancient tsunamis', says Alan Ruffman, adding that 'the size of the sand particles can provide clues about the actual height of the water column.'...

Parliamentarians from 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific region have gathered in Manila for the first regional seminar highlighting the role of indigenous people in the context of climate change and mineral rights...

'While natural hazards cannot be avoided, capacity building can prepare societies to significantly reduce death and destruction. WMO sustains observational networks to provide the appropriate weather, climate and water information for DRR and mitigation needs' said WMO's Michel Jarraud...

Strengthening IFAD’s capacity to mainstream climate change adaptation in its operations, comprehensive report, final version:

This study explores ways to build in-house capacity on climate change issues and effectively mainstream adaptation to climate

A workshop organized by the IFRC and the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, to be held next week, aims to share, exchange and identify gaps on indigenous knowledge for disaster risk reduction (DRR) across South Asia, South East Asia, South Africa and the Pacific regions...

Government in Revenue Department vide Resolution dated the 4th March 2005 has approved the State Disaster Management Policy

The focus of the Policy shall be on total risk management and vulnerability reduction by strengthening the physical

This case study documents and assesses the local and/or traditional practices of communities which culture, customs, beliefs, indigenous knowledge systems and skills have enabled them to survive water stresses and cope with hazards and disasters over the

After researching the effects of climate change on Inuits, James Ford, professor at McGill University (Canada) and a group of colleagues, found that although Inuits are adapting to environmental changes they will need assistance and calls for all levels of government to work with the communities...