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 Flood Refuge
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Researchers from Nepal, India, Sweden, Australia, the United States, and the UK collaborated to assess to what extent human-induced climate change altered the likelihood and intensity of extreme rainfall that led to devastating landslides and floods.
World Weather Attribution
Students in Nepal examine a hazard-related mural at their school
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Being at the forefront of new technologies and environments, youth and children are full of fresh ideas, energy, and enthusiasm.
NewsPolar
Rockfall blocks a road followin heavy rain
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Adapting to more frequent climate disasters calls for enhanced planning and collaboration.
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Women walking on a beach carrying baskets on their heads
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Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is launching awards for two categories - women and youth - for their commitment in implementing innovative water solutions.
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Jimena Cuevas Bikram Rana Afsari Begum Isabelle Baguisi Yasmeen Khair
Many schools play a vital role in keeping communities safe during disasters. However, the lessons learned within the walls of these buildings can be just as impactful for building resilience to climate hazards.
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This publication refers to an initiative aimed at improving people's awareness and knowledge of landslides and their risks.
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Documents and publications
This report offers important insights for policymakers to create gender-inclusive policies in Nepal.
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This paper summarizes and analyzes Nepal's internalization of policy frameworks, the challenges in implementing them, the evolution of disaster risk management and governance concepts, and offers suggestions for building resilience in the Nepalese context

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