Putting science
at the heart of development
Mitigation and preparedness are vital to reduce the damage and cost of natural disasters like floods, earthquakes and landslides in the developing world — where economic losses in the 1990s exceeded US$600 billion.
(Photo credit: NOAA)
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
Integrating water with climate change adaptation plans
Climate change adaptation initiatives can be built into water management programmes to protect water resources in Africa.
1 July 2011
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Source: UK Houses of Parliament
News and Features
Fun and games help communicate disaster science
Games can help people to see disaster risks and effects with their own eyes, helping them to engage with complex science, a conference hears.
23 May 2013
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Chilean coast could provide clues on sea level rise
The tsunami that hit the Chilean coast in 2010 left behind a ‘natural laboratory’ for studying the impact of sea level rise due to climate change, a study says.
1 May 2013
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Giant landslides identified by seismic fingerprints
29 March 2013
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Three-quarters of Asia-Pacific nations 'lack water security'
16 March 2013
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