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Accountability
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...
Disaster Management
Sixth Edition of International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Begins In New Delhi
Prime Minister Modi drew attention to the impact of natural disasters on humans and mentioned earthquakes destroying houses making thousands of people homeless and...
Climate change
Chinese Disaster Warning Technology to Enhance Pakistan Climate Resilience
The Chinese official also highlighted the close collaboration between China and Pakistan in meteorology, mentioning the recent establishment of a dedicated meteorological and disaster...
Climate change
Pakistan’s People Victims of Calculus of Climate Injustice: António Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said at the United Nations General Assembly that a third of Pakistan had been deluged and that many island States...
Climate change
‘What happened in Pakistan will not stay in Pakistan’, PM Shehbaz Sharif Warns
Sharif had recently actively sought international help for the flood-hit country on international platforms, including at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Uzbekistan, in...
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Shows How Long-Term Investments in Risk Reduction Save Lives, Says World Bank
After 50 years of providing it support on climate resilience and disaster management, the World Bank feels that Bangladesh needs to continue investments to...
Climate change
Pakistan Reaches Out to ‘Friendly Countries’, Donors, as Floods affect 33 Million
Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority and the Economic Affairs Division also briefed ambassadors on the current status of the flood. The Foreign Office and...
Agriculture
Maharashtra Doubles Compensation for Farmers Following Excessive Rain
Currently prevailing ‘National Disaster Response Fund’ norms stipulate a compensation of Rs. 6,800 per hectare for farmers’ land affected by a disaster. The cabinet...
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Government Marks 100 Days of Progress in Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Starting in October, the government will introduce the modern kisan chaupal – lab to land program, which will facilitate...
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Migration Patterns in Udaipur’s Adivasi Communities: A Complex Tale of Struggle, Mobility, and Identity
Young men from these communities, burdened by poor educational outcomes and limited job prospects, view migration as a means...
Ozone Layer on Track for Recovery, Says WMO
According to the WMO, the ozone layer could recover to pre-1980 levels by around 2066 over the Antarctic if...
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Government Marks 100 Days of Progress in Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Starting in October, the government will introduce the modern...
Migration Patterns in Udaipur’s Adivasi Communities: A Complex Tale of Struggle, Mobility, and Identity
Young men from these communities, burdened by poor educational...
