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The spread of this virus needs to be controlled to prevent further infections and deaths. Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is excreted by infected people with their faeces.
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Peru is one of the most hazard-prone countries in the world. It is affected by hydrological hazards including riverine and coastal flooding, as well as landslides and huaycos – a Quechua word locally used for mudslides and flash floods caused by heavy

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This report contributes to the wealth of information and conversations around mountains by highlighting CARE programs that address the social and environmental threats to highland ecosystems, underscoring the disproportionate impacts of these threats on

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This study assesses the dollar benefit of a neighborhood approach intervention on disaster risk reduction in small-sized, densely populated, and hazard-prone informal settlements across Latin American and Caribbean countries. The authors use a life

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This research presents a methodology to evaluate emergency response based on a model that assesses the loss of hospital functions and quantifies multiseverity injuries as a result of earthquake damage. The proposed methodology can design effective plans

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CDRI will offer up to 30 Fellowships of up to US$10,000 for compelling research proposals showcasing innovative resilient infrastructure solutions to real-world problems.
Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
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This article explores how forecasting disease outbreaks and Forecast-based Action can be brought together to strengthen early action for epidemics.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
German Red Cross
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A landmark project for Peru kicks off the execution of the IDF, UNDP and BMZ Tripartite Agreement to increase resilience for countries vulnerable to climate change.
Insurance Development Forum

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