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First Nations urge partnership for disaster resilience

Indigenous organisations are faced with "chronic underinvestment" and lack of partnership when natural disaster strikes, a report has found.

AAP · Oct 29

After US's FORTRESS plan and UK's 'Be Ready' campaign, Japan issues advisory for households to prepare for emergencies. Here's all we know

In light of potential natural disasters such as earthquakes, Japan's government encourages its citizens to stock essential supplies for up to three days, emphasizing self-sufficiency during emergencies. Simultaneously, the UK has reintroduced its 'Be Ready' campaign to raise awareness about preparedness for various crises. The US Pentagon is also accordingly…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

As COP31 nears, India's heatwave disaster tag puts spotlight on global adaptation finance gap

India's recognition of heatwaves as natural disasters underscores the urgent need for international climate finance. Experts note that domestic funding is inadequate for heat adaptation strategies. They emphasize the necessity of consistent and predictable international resources for effective implementation. Upcoming discussions at COP31 will focus on adaptation finance for developing…

The Economic Times · Oct 25

Why natural disasters are impacting the housing crisis

Natural disasters are diverting builders and resources from new housing, while soaring rebuild costs worsen Australia's housing shortage.

AAP · Sep 1

There’s power in a simple camera angle. From Dolly Parton to natural disasters, the best news photos this week highlight the power of composition

The most powerful news photographs this week highlight the power of composition and camera angle as a storytelling tool

Digital Camera World · Aug 31

These cyborg cockroaches could be a lifesaver for people trapped in the rubble following natural disasters

Australian researchers have equipped cockroaches with miniature rescue technology, demonstrating controlled movement and emergency delivery capabilities inside difficult environments.

TechRadar · Aug 29

In 1240s, three trading ships vanished in a Menorca cove, archaeologists have now found their wrecks and a possible clue: a sudden meteotsunami

The three ships represent more than the remains of a possible natural disaster beneath the water. Their cargoes offer valuable clues about what medieval merchants traded, where those goods originated and how Christian and Muslim communities connected and interacted through commerce.

The Economic Times · Aug 23

Small Business Growth Alliance (SBGA) Explains Why Every Small Business Needs a Business Continuity Plan

Most small businesses will never face losses that high, but even a single cyberattack, supplier issue, or natural disaster can cause days or weeks of downtime that few can afford.

International Business Times · Aug 18

8 Smart Uses for Drawstring Bags in Crises

About 125 natural disaster events occur each year across the US, most of which require immediate community mobilization and localized relief supplies. Emergency management teams cannot afford to waste critical minutes unpacking heavy crates or fumbling with complex luggage when floods, wildfires, or heat waves hit. Light, durable cinch sacks…

inkl · Aug 17

Scorched: rising natural disasters hit insurer's profit

Australia and New Zealand's biggest insurer has posted a significant drop in annual profit, as major bushfires and floods sparked a wave of claims.

AAP · Aug 13