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Scientists to map quake-prone Asian region
This particular area has never been (mapped) before in anything close to this scale.
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As migration distracts donors, food security suffers - crop expert
When shocks come, will food production stand up? "I think no, and people don't realise it," scientist says
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Six ways to stay cool without air conditioning
When the next heatwave hits, what are the cheap, green options to keep the temperature down?
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Can governments keep their people safe as temperatures rise?
"We are not safe, because we are moving towards a 3 degrees (hotter) world, and our governments are not ready."
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Learn from indigenous people to fight climate change - aid chief
At least a quarter of the world's carbon stored in tropical forests is found in territories managed by indigenous people
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A tale of two floods: Nepalese villagers move from fear to resilience
A village's recovery and resilience in the face of flooding have peaked the interest of communities throughout the district
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New app lets public help map disasters, conflicts and outbreaks
By rewarding users with virtual badges, MSF hopes the app will be as engaging as Angry Birds, Pokemon Go or Candy Crush
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Trainings, role play help Burkina Faso villagers prepare for disasters
“They teach me that when a disaster arrives, we have to first help those who are more vulnerable and affected.”
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opinion
Let’s move out of the Middle Ages in financing disaster response
It’s time to put away the begging bowl and turn to insurance
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Text message alerts prove life saver in flood-hit Nepal
More than 4,000 people were evacuated after a series of text alerts were sent to people living in flood-prone areas.
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