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Africa facing climate data shortage

Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans

Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.

Source: UK Houses of Parliament

1 July 2011 | EN

People with house damage from cyclone Sidr, Bangladesh.

An integrated approach to disaster management

An analysis of integrating disaster management in developing countries in the context of increased disaster risk from climate change.

Source: UN-DESA

8 October 2008 | EN

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Oedaleus asiaticus juvenile locust by Muren Bao

What locusts like to eat

Locusts prefer what grows on degraded land, and avoid crops rich in nitrogen – to scientists' surprise
Asia–Pacific Analysis

Be prepared

Devastation from typhoons and floods will only increase unless South-East Asian governments start planning now

Rescue workers in Vietnam by Flickr/ IFRC

Aiming for the stars

Vietnam has bold space plans, including development of a satellite in collaboration with Japan, and space research with NASA
Brahamputra river by Flickr/amirjina

Weather warnings

A few days warning makes all the difference when floods are on their way

Disaster watch

How can satellite remote sensing help developing countries manage natural disasters?