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This brochure aims to answer children's questions as to the climate change with simple words and in a style conceived to arouse their interest. It is based on the conclusions of the 3rd evaluation report of the WMO/UNEP Intergovernmental expert group on

This brochure explains the consequences of the 1990 storm Vivian on mountain forest areas, and how they developed after this storm. The characteristics are given of vegetational cover and the impact of game animals, avalanches on the replantation of

This brochure explains how the use of plants can help prevent soil erosion and landslides. The specific plants to use to that end are explained, and a scientific explanation is given to understand how the phenomenon works.

Il y aura toujours des inondations. Afin néanmoins qu'elles causent le moins de dégâts possible, il faut des données de base complètes sur les dangers, comme des cartes de dangers et des prévisions détaillées, des programmes de protection et des ouvrages solides qui résistent aux surcharges ainsi que des interventions bien préparées et coordonnées. Telle est la conclusion de l'analyse des crues d'août 2005, effectuée sous la direction de l'Office fédéral de l'environnement(OFEV).

Vulnerable nations will be among those hit earliest and hardest by the impacts of climate change on water resources management, food security and health, in particular in Africa....

The last day of the International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC 2008 in Davos was dedicated to the Wenchuan earthquake in China....

All aspects of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief have to be combined into a holistic approach of an integral risk management according to experts participating in day 4 of the conference....

Day 3 of the conference covered the issue of pandemics and diseases - a constant threat in a globalized world...