Tag: Disaster Risk Reduction
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Thailand’s Year of Environmental Upheaval: 2025 Under Siege by Pollution, Disasters, and Shifting Regional Dynamics
Introduction: A Year Marked by Environmental Struggles Thailand faced a landmark year in 2025, where environmental degradation, extreme weather, and evolving regional dynamics converged to reveal the country’s vulnerabilities and resilience. From choking air and polluted waterways to unexpected seismic disturbances, the year tested public health systems, local economies, and strategic priorities for climate adaptation.…
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina: Darwin Wakes to Survey the Damage as Fina Moves West
Overview: Fina’s Move West and Darwin’s Wake Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina has passed Darwin as a Category 3 system, leaving behind the immediate aftereffects of powerful gale winds, heavy rain, and disrupted infrastructure. As the storm continues its westward trek over the open waters of the Arafura Sea and into the broader ocean, residents are…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects Amid Typhoon Fallout
Overview: ICI’s inspection of Cebu flood control efforts The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that a team inspected eight flood control projects in Cebu, following the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino). The visit, conducted a few days after the typhoon battered the region, aims to gauge the effectiveness of…
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ICI Inspects Cebu Flood Control Projects After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Overview: ICI Checks Cebu Flood Control Efforts Following Typhoon Kalmaegi The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced on Sunday that it conducted on-site inspections of eight flood control projects in Cebu. The inspections occurred in the wake of Typhoon Kalmaegi (international name: Tino), which brought heavy rains, strong winds, and significant flooding to the region.…
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and Impacts
Introduction: A record-breaking storm in perspective Super Typhoon Uwan, known locally as Fung Wong in some advisories, has grabbed headlines for its colossal size. At its peak, the storm stretched across more than 1,800 kilometers in diameter, dwarfing many other tropical cyclones this year. While size alone doesn’t guarantee destruction, it shapes rainfall patterns, wind…
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UNDP Warns of Multibillion-Dollar Financing Gap to Tackle Pakistan’s Climate Challenges
Introduction: A Wake-Up Call from UNDP The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has sounded a critical alarm about Pakistan’s ability to finance its climate and development agenda. Speaking in Pakistan, the UNDP Representative Dr. Samuel Rizk highlighted a sizeable financing gap that threatens to slow progress on climate resilience, green growth, and vulnerable communities’ well-being.…
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UNDP warns Pakistan faces a $50B financing gap for climate action
Overview: A looming financing gap for Pakistan’s climate agenda Pakistan is confronting a daunting obstacle in its climate and development journey: a multi‑billion financing gap. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has highlighted that without a substantial and sustained inflow of funds, the country risks falling short on urgent climate resilience measures, sustainable energy projects,…
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Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers Moves Forward in House
Philippine House Advances Magna Carta for Public DRRM Workers Amid a series of powerful earthquakes affecting multiple regions, a Metro Manila congressman has filed a landmark measure to recognize and safeguard the men and women who stand at the frontlines of disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM). HB No. 5239, introduced by Parañaque 2nd district…
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Bulacan Braces for Earthquake Readiness: Building Inspections and School Modifications in Oct. 16-17
Urgent Preparations Amid Increasing Earthquake Activity The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency session to reinforce the province’s preparedness and disaster response framework in light of recent earthquakes. A key outcome was the emphasis on proactive structural checks and coordinated evacuation procedures across cities and municipalities. Building Inspections…
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Bulacan Boosts Earthquake Readiness Amid Oct. 16-17 Class Suspension and Building Inspections
Bulacan ramps up earthquake preparedness as classes suspended The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Bulacan convened an emergency meeting to reinforce the province’s disaster response systems and readiness. In tandem with the Provincial Government, the council focused on strengthening evacuation procedures, improving coordination among local governments, and ensuring the structural safety…