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Tropical cyclones give developing countries much needed rain for agriculture. But as the earth warms, they are set to become more intense and strong cyclones can cause great loss of life and property.
(Credit: NASA/MODIS Rapid Response Team)
Opinions and Analysis
Crying wolf over disasters undermines future warnings
Disaster warnings can be fast, but how can we also ensure their accuracy and credibility, ask Rohan Samarajiva and Nalaka Gunawardene.
Asia–Pacific Analysis: Pushing for a strong climate change policy
Although the region is not a big polluter, the threat of climate change means it should lead the way on cuts, argues Crispin Maslog.
30 January 2013
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Policy Briefs
Building resilience to disasters
Technology and scientific research can help communities in the developing world build resilience to disasters.
29 February 2012
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Source: UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
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.
8 October 2008
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Source: UN-DESA
News and Features
New model offers better forecast of Asian monsoon and storm season
A new model could improve the prediction of monsoon rainfall and tropical storms over a vast area of Asia and the Pacific, says a paper.
27 February 2013
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Is cloud seeding preventing further flooding in Indonesia?
Indonesia is claiming success in forcing clouds to rain over the ocean before they reach flood-stricken capital Jakarta, but critics are unconvinced.
13 February 2013
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'Culture change needed' to avert growing disaster risk
27 November 2012
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