Natural disasters

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Seminar

Nexus Seminar Series N.67 Integrated Approaches to Flood and Drought Management

The joint Flood (APFM) and Drought (IDMP) programs of the World Meteorological Organization and Global Water Partnership.

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Book

Asia-Pacific Regional Synthesis: Climate Change, Displacement and the Right to Education

Recommendations for building national education systems that are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

25 Apr 2023

Side Event

Urban Sustainability: How Can Cities Tackle Floods?

On 22 March, UNU-MERIT will co-organise a World Water Day event to discuss the drivers of urban flooding and how to build resilience.

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Side Event

Water for Climate Mental Health Resilience

On 20 March, UNU-MERIT and UNU-CRIS will co-organise a side event as part of the UN 2023 Water Conference.

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Media Coverage

Japan Times Article Features UNU-IAS Expert Comments on Disaster-Reduction Culture

The article discussed the contributions of scientists in Japan to disaster resilience in Asia and the Pacific.

31 Jan 2023

News

Letter in Science Calls for Loss & Damage Climate Fund to Serve Vulnerable Groups

A letter in the journal Science addresses how to ensure vulnerable groups can access funding for countries impacted by climate change.

27 Jan 2023

Media Coverage

UNU-IAS Expert Featured in Japan Times Article on Disaster Preparedness

The Japan Times published an article on disaster reduction research conducted in Japan and the Pacific.

24 Jan 2023

News

SDGs Café Event Promotes Inclusive Disaster Risk Management

The event focused on disaster risks in Kanazawa city, Japan and disaster risk management that considers the needs of people from different backgrounds

28 Sep 2022