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This paper presents a framework for a multi-weather hazard early warning system for application over the Bay of Bengal primarily focusing on Myanmar. First it briefly describes the history of...
Extreme weather and climate events, interacting with exposed and vulnerable human and natural systems, can lead to disasters. This Special Report explores the challenge of understanding and...
This risk profile is an analysis of the mortality and economic loss risk for three weather-related hazards: tropical cyclones, floods and landslides. In addition new insights have been gained into...
In this paper, a study on the various indigenous materials used for the constuction of the traditional houses of Myanmar is made. The aim of the study is to collect the basic data for further...
A two-sided leaflet on how to keep warm and prepare shelters for cold weather, created for distribution with winterisation kits in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A two-sided leaflet on how to keep warm and prepare shelters for cold weather, created for distribution with winterisation kits in the Syrian refugee crisis.
This technical brief covers a process of rehabilitating small-scale piped water distribution systems (with pipe diameters up to 150mm) after natural disasters such as earthquakes, flooding,...
This resource highlights the effects of housing on the mental health of older people in new zealand and covers the following topics-1. Background- Differences in tragectories of self reported...
This Summary for Policymakers presents key findings from the Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation (SREX). The SREX approaches...
This report elaborates a new framework for the engagement of the engineering & construction industry sector during relief, recovery and prevention efforts as a result of natural disasters. The...