Tag: disaster resilience
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How to Fireproof a City: Embedding Resilience in Urban Fire Safety
Introduction: The Challenge of Fire in Modern Cities As urban areas expand and climate risks grow, cities face increasingly complex fire threats—from wildfires on the perimeters to high-rise fires in dense neighborhoods. The idea of “fireproofing a city” isn’t about making every building flameproof, but about reducing exposure, improving rapid response, and building resilience into…
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Miracle Baby Born in a Tree in Mozambique Dies at 25
From a Tree to a Tragic Passing: The Story of a Miracle Boy/Girl Turned Community Icon The Mozambican narrative of disaster and endurance took a solemn turn this week with the death of Rosita Salvador Mabuiango, a woman once celebrated as a “miracle baby” after being born in a tree during catastrophic floods. Nearly 26…
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You can’t replace time: Harcourt’s wine and beer producers mourn the heart of Victoria’s bushfireed industry
Introduction: A community shaken by fire In Harcourt, a region famed for its small-batch wines and craft beer, the flames that swept across Victoria last year did more than scorch vineyards and warehouses. They struck at the very heart of a booming local industry. Producers, coop stores, and independent brewers who have long relied on…
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DPWH Flood Control Projects Get P2.49 Billion Budget for 2026
Overview: A Significant Boost for Flood Control The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has secured a substantial allocation for flood control initiatives as part of the proposed 2026 national budget. The House of Representatives approved a package that includes approximately P2.49 billion dedicated specifically to flood control-related projects within the total P6.793-trillion national…
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DPWH Flood Control Projects Get P2.49B in 2026 Budget
DPWH Secures P2.49 Billion for Flood Control in 2026 Budget The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to receive around P2.49 billion for flood control-related projects as part of the proposed P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026. The funding is designed to strengthen the country’s defense against floods, protect lives and livelihoods, and…
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Wet season prompts Far North Queensland to bolster food security
Preparing for the wet season With the arrival of the wet season, authorities in Far North Queensland are taking a proactive stance to safeguard food security across the region. While storms and heavy rainfall are a natural part of northern Australia’s climate, the disruption to transport corridors, farm operations, and supply chains can quickly strain…
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Rising Waters, Rising Risk: Why 40% of the World Could Be Affected by Coastal Crises
What the new findings say Recent studies highlighted by various research outlets indicate that escalating climate pressures—rising sea levels, more intense storms, and increased flooding—could expose about 40% of the global population to coastal crises. This is not just about occasional flood events; it’s about sustained risk to infrastructure, housing, and basic services in cities…
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Climate Crisis Warns 40% At Risk: Coastal Infrastructure
What’s happening New research is sounding the alarm that a substantial portion of the world’s population could face extreme climate-driven risks in the coming decades. As sea levels rise and storms intensify, coastal cities—home to hundreds of millions—grapple with a growing and expensive threat. Analyses reported by The Conversation suggest that without rapid upgrades to…
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Rundu Floods Highlight Years of Planning Failures and Urgent Upgrades
Rundu Floods Put Planning Under the Microscope Rundu, a town along Namibia’s Kavango East region, has faced renewed flooding that residents say exposes long-standing problems in urban planning and infrastructure. As homes were damaged and families displaced, the community, local leaders, and civil society are calling for a sweeping rethink of how the town is…
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Earth’s Reality Check: COP30 in Brazil Open Amid Flooding and Controversy
Opening Day Thrown into the Floodwaters Brazil hosts COP30 as heavy rains reshapes the opening of one of the world’s most important climate gatherings. The venues chosen for the conference were flooded, forcing improvisations and last-minute relocations for key sessions. Delegates, journalists, and civil society groups arrived to find water pooling in conference spaces, turning…