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The community of Chrystler’s Farm, a tea estate in Nuwara Eliya in the highlands of Sri Lanka, celebrated their initiative to restore the local canal. It is the culmination of a series of community discussions and an anticipatory action exercise.

Nepal’s wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Forest scientists say that Nepalis’ changing relationship with forests is also escalating the incidence of forest fire, but that better fire prediction and preparedness could minimize harm.

This April and May, large regions of central Asia were hit by a series of storms resulting in heavy downpours and flash flooding. The unusually high rains and subsequent floods in April and May followed a three-month dry period from December to March.

This research seeks to develop a conceptual spatial framework considering different phases of disaster risk management to evaluate urban physical resilience.

Women battle extreme heat as they push to keep playing sports against all odds in Pakistan's sweltering Sindh province.

Through its partnership with GEF, FAO is investing in the legacy of our lands by helping countries and communities scale up sustainable agrifood system solutions to reduce and reverse land degradation and build climate resilience for future generations.

This study comprehensively analyzed the integration of disaster management strategies and urban master planning in Cheongju, employing the 10 core essential elements of the Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR 2030) framework as a benchmark.

Raising awareness is vital for restoring green spaces and preserving water bodies, says Bushra Afreen.