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In a significant step for Chile and its commitment to disaster risk reduction (DRR), representatives from various sectors discussed the implementation of an action plan based on the recommendations of the application of the Global…

The Puerto Rico Region 2 Interim Progress Report was published today and highlights recovery on the ground and FEMA’s ongoing efforts to build back better.Washington -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the agency…

Posted by MD Sharman, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement in…

A strong DDR leader in her home country Nepal, Krishna is happy to look back on her career: “Initially, I started working in the governance sector in Nepal to support the country’s democratization process. Yet Nepal is a…

For immediate release: March 12, 2024   (24-028)  Contact: DOH Communications  $574,000 funding supports youth mental health and well-being OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) announced the inaugural recipients…

To verify the validity of the proposed resilient CCUS SCND model, this section outlines a series of numerical experiments. It also presents a sensitivity analysis on the key parameters of the considered problem. Finally, the results of…

1. IntroductionModern electrical power systems encounter substantial difficulties in ensuring a consistent and dependable electricity supply when faced with extreme weather events and other disruptions characterized by High-Impact…

As an important work to comprehensively evaluate the development and construction of China’s cities, formulate countermeasures, and optimize urban development goals, the city health examination embodies the spirit of General Secretary Xi…

Delaware Department of Agriculture Opens Request for Applications for Resilient…

1. IntroductionStarting from the principle of Vitruvius , that all buildings must have three characteristics, namely Firmitas (Strength), Utilitas (Utility), and Venustas (Beauty), and moving on to the current strong urbanization that…

Synopsis The Confronting Hazards, Impacts and Risks for a Resilient Planet Program (CHIRRP) invites projects focusing on innovative and transformative research that advances Earth system…

SynopsisNatural hazards, some fueled by a changing climate, have a devastating effect on children’s education and lives in every corner of the globe. Through its Global Program for Safer Schools (GPSS), the World Bank works hand-in-hand…

1. IntroductionThe emergence of shale energy extraction has brought forth economic opportunities and environmental concerns, of which a majority pertain to the management of fresh water and wastewater resources. For instance, in 2017,…

UN Environment Assembly calls for urgent multilateral actions and a forward-looking, risk-informed approach.To address global environmental challenges the world needs effective multilateralism that translates ambitions into scalable…

Popular and academic literature is replete with examples of how to cope with daily stresses. Mental health professions have also long researched and implemented strategies to deal with burnout from workplace stressors. Coping with…

1. IntroductionIn modern society, healthcare systems act as pivotal pillars of community well-being and social infrastructure. They serve crucial roles not only in diagnosing and treating illness but also in preventive care, public…

In order to test and discuss the proposed methodology, a case study was selected in Genoa (IT). Genoa is located in the north of Italy and occupies an area of 24,013-ha. The population is almost 566,410 thousand in 2022; the average…

In order to test and discuss the proposed methodology, a case study was selected in Genoa (IT). Genoa is located in the north of Italy and occupies an area of 24,013-ha. The population is almost 566,410 thousand in 2022; the average…

The Governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom concur on these shared principles for the research and development of…

1. IntroductionThe family is configured as the first socializing agent of any child, since its figure becomes essential for adequate cognitive, social, and economic stimulation, as well as for its comprehensive development . In the case…

Climate change impacts the lives and livelihoods of everybody worldwide, including here in Sri Lanka. As a climate change hotspot, the island nation experiences frequent, extreme weather conditions including floods, landslides, and…

In an era marked by escalating geopolitical conflicts, the sanctity and resilience of the global scientific community have never been more crucial. This report, "Protecting Science in Times of Crisis: How do we stop being reactive and…

1. IntroductionIn order to stay ahead in today’s competitive business landscape, it is crucial for companies to collaborate closely with external partners. Therefore, their attention should be directed towards the identification and…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 1574: Resilient Strategies for Internet-Based Education: Investigating Engineering Students in the Canary Islands in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16041574 Authors: Carlos…

By Doral Councilwoman Maureen Porras, Esq. This article originally appeared in the Doral Family Journal. During the January council meeting, I was proud to present Resolution 24-5423, supporting the County’s “Plastic Free…

2024-01-31After six years of U.S. “maximum pressure,” Iran’s economy continues to defy dire predictions of economic collapse that motivated Trump’s hasty 2018 withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (also known as the JCPOA). The Biden…

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is leading efforts to develop resources and guidance for communities to understand and fulfill their critical role in achieving comprehensive resilience, while…

The climate challenges of heavy rain, drought and urban heat are strongly interrelated. Moreover, they are amplified by a growing urban population. The increasing demand for space for housing and infrastructure can easily conflict with…

FEMA is proud to announce substantial achievements in strengthening resilience across several Florida communities. FEMA is working with the Interagency Recovery Coordination’s Targeted Recovery Support Unit and other local and federal…

The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is seeking to enhance the resilience of its space operations. This report documents the authors’ development of a methodology to define, assess, and evaluate resilience criteria over time—with a focus on the…

Paul Wilson, Chair of SmartCitiesWorld’s Advisory Board welcomes Agustin Botteron, former Chief Resilience Officer of Sante Fe, and Robert L. Matthews, Director of the Washington D.C. Child and Family Services…

StackRack, a trailblazer in energy storage solutions, is reshaping the landscape of the power industry with distribution partnerships, an ever-growing base of satisfied customers. Positioned as an immensely scalable player in…

Maryland Department of Agriculture in Partnership with USDA Announces Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Grant Opportunities January 8, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 8, 2024)–…

This blog is co-authored by Edgar Barrazza, Energy Equity Policy Coordinator at Physicians for Social Responsibility- Los Angeles (PSR-LA) and member of the Building Energy Equity and Power coalition (BEEP) - an environmental…

The township of Beau Bassin Rose Hill sits in the heart of Mauritius. Located in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, is a Small Island Developing State particularly vulnerable to natural and man-induced disasters, a reality echoed in the World…

“When the first cyclone comes,” said Doreen Miller Robinson, Special Administrator of Labasa Town Council in Fiji, “you think it’s just bad luck – a one-in-50-year event.” However, when that cyclone was followed soon after by…

CDFA awards $9 million to 103 Healthy Refrigeration Grant Program projects to expand access to healthy foods in underserved communities California receives $38 million from the USDA to support food and farm businesses at the middle of…

This press release was originally published by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction.Dubai, 6 December 2023 — The Governments of France and Morocco, together with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), launched the Buildings…

Local authorities, together with other local governance actors have an important role to play in developing effective disaster risk strategies and initiatives for climate action and sustainable development. As they form the closest…

Nuku'alofa, Tonga (November 29, 2023) – The Government of Tonga (MEIDECC), in collaboration with the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and the United…

The new EPA Healthy & Resilient Gulf of Mexico Grant program was made possible by the President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda and will advance environmental justice in…

Our Executive Director Lauren Sorkin welcomes Dr. Kathy Oldham, Chief Resilience Officer at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader at Arup on a new episode of the Urban Exchange…

Our Executive Director Lauren Sorkin welcomes Dr. Kathy Oldham, Chief Resilience Officer at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader at Arup on a new episode of the Urban Exchange…

Our Executive Director Lauren Sorkin welcomes Dr. Kathy Oldham, Chief Resilience Officer at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader at Arup on a new episode of the Urban Exchange…

Our Executive Director Lauren Sorkin welcomes Dr. Kathy Oldham, Chief Resilience Officer at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader at Arup on a new episode of the Urban Exchange…

For many communities around the world, climate-induced disasters are now an inevitable part of life – with devastating impacts on lives and livelihoods, assets and infrastructure, ecosystem and water resources. When recovering from such…

The UK’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has won the NDSA Excellence Award for its project Reliable, Robust and Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Nuclear Decommissioning at the NDSA’s Digital Preservation 2023 conference…

Before and after: A former residential property in Woodbridge, N.J., is redesigned according to the principles of a new primer. (Top) Rutgers personnel apply herbicide…

Global demand for seafood is projected to double by 2050. But while the environmental impacts of aquaculture and fisheries get attention, the potential impacts of climate change on the two sectors have largely flown under the radar.But…

The online workshop on how the UN network supports disaster risk reduction in Swedish local councils was organized by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), in partnership with the UNDRR Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia…