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    Nearly Half the Global Population Feels Unable to Protect Themselves from Disasters

    More than four in 10 people in the world say they can do nothing to protect themselves in a disaster situation and over a...
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    Small Island Developing States Governments Clash with Donors at SIDS Conference

    The meet was designed to build on commitments made in Dubai which established the crucial Loss and Damage Fund to help SIDS and other...
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    COVID-19

    Another Pandemic “Absolutely Inevitable”, Warns UK’s Former Chief Scientific Adviser

    Sir Patrick Vallance was, however, optimistic about the Pandemic Preparedness Treaty that the World Heath Organisation is advocating for to foster an all-of-government and all-of-society...
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    Afghanistan

    Floods Continue to Batter Afghanistan

    The rains followed an uncharacteristically late winter and cold wave and have significantly impacted lives and livelihoods – particularly the agriculture and livestock sectors.   Relentless...
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    Over 300 Dead as Floods Batter Afghanistan

    Taliban authorities sent helicopters to try to assist civilians overnight after receiving reports that over 100 people were stranded. Over 300 people have died as...
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    A Disasters Law for Nepal

    Used effectively, disaster law and policy can support more integrated, inclusive and equitable approaches to building resilience. By Laxmi Khanal Over 150 people were dead, 345...
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    Asia Pacific

    WTO and ADB Strengthen Collaboration for Sustainable Economic Growth

    The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated...
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    Disaster Management

    Quakes Do Not Kill People, Bad Buildings Do

    The infrastructure surge in the geologically fragile Himalayas is putting people at risk. So are populations in the alluvial Gangetic plains are at risk....
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    El Niño Threatens Bhutan’s Key Sectors Amid Climate Uncertainties

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    Pakistan’s Paradox: Flooded Yet Thirsty – The Hidden Water Crisis

    Pakistan has the potential to turn the tide. With smarter agriculture, technological adoption, community-driven conservation, and political will for infrastructure, the nation can secure water for future generations.
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