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This paper looks at how Climate Change and Gender Based Violence (GBV) coincide in humanitarian and development work. Addressed is the impact of Slow Onset Climate Change, the effects of Natural...
This study looks at natural disasters and forced displacement in the context of climate change. It has two aims: �rstly, to provide an estimate of forced displacementrelated to disasters in 2008...
After describing the effects of heat on health, this guidance documents presents principles regarding the development of health-related heat action plans. The annex contains recommendations for...
The report highlights the significant role refugee camps play in the global landscape of migration, describing them as dynamic, makeshift urbanization processes due to the increasing number of...
This guide provides practical guidance on how to manage the risks associated with working in heat and information on what to do if a worker begins to suffer from a heat-related illness. The guide...
The Guidelines are targeted primarily at public bodies and competent authorities responsible for national drought planning. Furthermore, efforts were made to make the Guidelines clear and simple...
The most important actions to take during a heat-wave are: to avoid or reduce exposure, to communicate risks effectively, to take particular care of vulnerable population groups and to manage mild...
This guidance document presents the need and good-practice examples of heat-action plans as well as the process of developing one with stakeholder engagement, coordination of measures and setting...
A compilation of specific measures to be taken along with some background information. It is structured along eight core elements: lead body and interdisciplinary cooperation, use of heat alert...
Following some background information on the heat situation in the German state of Rhineland-Palatine and its risks for health and the environment, the state's intended and implemented measures to...