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Landed plane waiting at the airport during a rainy day
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Being aware of the important role that country entry points play in the response to a disaster situation, especially in tourist destinations, CIFAL Merida and ASUR Group , developed the seminar "Disaster Preparedness in Ports and Airports".
United Nations Institute for Training and Research
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This paper proposes a data-driven methodology with the purpose of developing a prioritization of interventions to carry out a seismic disaster risk reduction program.
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Documents and publications
La República Dominicana se encuentra expuesta, por su localización geográfica, a una serie de amenazas de origen natural que afectan su población y su infraestructura.
Damaged telecommunication infrastructure caused by hurricane in Ukraine (2016)
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The climate crisis is real. Several severe weather patterns are confirming this.
GlobeNewswire
Dominica - government
IRP Herald 32
Documents and publications
IRP Herald Volume 32 is the knowledge report for IRP-supported sessions at the Regional Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2021.
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Documents and publications
This country profile for Dominican Republic provides a summary of available evidence on climate hazards, health vulnerabilities, health impacts and progress to date in health sector efforts to realize a climate-resilient health system.
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USAID, through the U.S. Government’s Water for the World initiative, is doubling down on efforts that adapt to climate change and build resilience
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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The increasing threat of climate change highlights the importance of reusable, efficient energy sources and power grid resilience. The emerging technology of microgrids offers a competitive, practical, and decentralized option.
Climatelinks
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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