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Addressing polycrises: Dealing with security and natural hazards in Haiti

Haiti has been in the news frequently in recent years due to devastating earthquakes, tropical cyclones, and political instability that has led to severe security issues.
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Application of African indigenous knowledge systems and practices for climate change and disaster risk management for policy formulation

This paper assessed the application of the African indigenous knowledge of and practices for climate change and disaster risk management by African governments in policy formulation and implementation.
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Role of multi-level institutions in facilitating innovation and adaptation technologies for reducing climate risk and impact: Evidence from coastal communities of Bangladesh

The novel contribution of this study is in offering explanations of how local institutions facilitate or create barriers against innovation and implementation of climate adaptation technologies.
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Valuing the economic impact of river floods and early flood warning for households in Bangladesh

This study quantifies the economic value of increased flood warning time to households in the Jamuna River floodplain of Bangladesh.
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Haiti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Haiti with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Djibouti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Djibouti with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Malawi - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Malawi with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Ethiopia - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Ethiopia with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.

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