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Research briefs
A new paper uses examples from South Korea to highlight the growing risk from debris flows in urban environments
Eos - AGU
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Documents and publications
The study analysed existing flood control projects across Asia, focusing on their contributions to regional flood resilience. The researchers examined flood resilience indicators used and evaluated their strengths and limitations.
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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.
photo of Korean traditional building and modern buildings in Seoul
Research briefs
A recent study has alarmed the scientific community by predicting that approximately three million people in currently untapped areas of Korea could face groundwater depletion by 2080.
Pohang University of Science and Technology
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Documents and publications
In this study of flood risk management in Seoul, South Korea, the authors examined challenges and opportunities for citizens to participate in flood risk governance, through documents, interviews, and surveys.
A woman being wheeled in a wheelchair at the 7th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, 27 May 2022, Bali, Indonesia
Research briefs
Locations around the globe are experiencing climate disasters on a regular basis. But some of the most marginalized populations experience disasters so often it has come to be normalized.
University of Kansas
Green city with multiple green roofs
Research briefs
New research shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand.
University of New South Wales
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This submission serves as the first Adaptation Communication from the ROK, tracking sustained efforts and actions towards adaptation, as required by Article 7, Paragraphs 10 and 11 of the Paris Agreement and Decision 9/CMA.1.

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