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Explore the latest updates on global disaster risk and resilience, with news stories that cover critical developments, expert insights, and emerging trends.

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          Massive China tremor made waves around the world

          Despite the history of quakes in the region, many of the buildings, which included at least eight schools, had not been reinforced....

          Canada.com
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          Universities must help prevent another Burma

          'Every natural disaster is a reminder that knowledge is power. If we know what could happen, then we have no excuse for not doing something about it.'...

          Guardian, the (UK)
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          Sri Lanka: significant strides in disaster prevention since tsunami

          said Disaster Management Minister, Mahinda Samarasinghe during the launch of the seventh meeting of the regional Committee on Disaster Management yesterday....

          Daily News, the
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          Regional disaster risk strategy to be developed

          Tourism and disaster management stakeholders across the Caribbean are collaborating to implement a master plan to protect the region's tourism industry against the impact of natural disasters....

          Caribbean360.com
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          Mapping Sydney’s vulnerability to climate change

          A vulnerability assessment to help Sydney coastal councils understand their vulnerability to climate change and prepare to adapt to potential impacts...

          Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
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          Ghana: the Red Cross builds new houses for victims of last year’s floods

          The reconstruction programme gives priority to families whose homes were completely destroyed by the floods and has introduced a new technique for reinforcing foundations and making homes more resilient.

          International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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          Risk reduction key to minimizing human suffering and economic losses

          Human suffering and economic losses from vulnerability to natural hazards are high. Munich Re estimated that the year 2005 was the most expensive year on record...

          India PRwire
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          Latin American women promote resilience through grassroots organizing and development

          More than 50 leaders from 25 grassroots and indigenous organizations launched a regional networking platform in Antigua, Guatemala...

          Grassroots Organizations Operating Together in Sisterhood

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