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Vulnerability maps could help cut cyclone death tolls

Investing in detailed maps of potential cyclone damage will save lives in Indian Ocean countries, says Shishir Dube.

8 October 2008 | EN | FR

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Countries must prepare for and adapt to cyclone impacts

Preparing for cyclones can save lives, but to save livelihoods nations must also help people adapt to cyclones' impacts, says Saleemul Huq.

8 October 2008 | EN | FR

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How best to model local cyclone risk

Combining statistical and physical models offers the best hope of predicting changes in local cyclone risks in the Indian Ocean, says Mark Tadross.

8 October 2008 | EN | FR | ??

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Small island states must lead by example

Small island developing states should set an example by promoting a clean energy environment, says Tom Roper.

Source: Tiempo Climate Newswatch

30 September 2008 | EN | ??

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Poor planning and corruption caused Kosi flood

The Saptakoshi embankment collapse at Kusaha, Nepal, on 18 August was not a natural disaster, but a man-made tragedy, says Dipak Gyawali.

12 September 2008 | EN | ??

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A long 'last mile': the lesson of the Asian tsunami

Nalaka Gunawardene argues that governments in disaster-prone areas need stronger partnerships with the media to ensure that information gets rapidly where it is needed during emergencies.

23 December 2005 | EN

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Response to tsunami should avoid 'quick fix'

Keith Alverson says the international community should not rush to create a tsunami warning centre for the Indian Ocean, but instead develop a global system that warns of multiple hazards.

Source: Nature

4 March 2005 | EN

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Earth observation system must support basic research

An editorial in Nature welcomes plans for a globally-integrated system of Earth observation, but warns it must support the basic scientific activity of data collection.

Source: Nature

25 February 2005 | EN

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Asia's fisheries need reform not rebuilding

Daniel Pauly argues that the critical problems of Asia's fisheries should be taken into account before they are rebuilt after the tsunami.

Source: Nature

4 February 2005 | EN

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Tsunami warnings should indicate degree of risk

Gordon Woo and Willy Aspinall says tsunami-warning systems should incorporate risk analysis to raise different levels of tsunami alert.

Source: Nature

3 February 2005 | EN