The Global Sand Crisis Seminars – Call to Action Report
In recognition of the growing social, economic and environmental impacts of the global sand crisis, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Northwestern University (ISEN) organized a series of seminars, convening global experts from across disciplines and sectors to explore solutions. The Call to Action Report distills key recommended action items focused on research, practice, and policy…
Read MoreSetting Down Roots: Mangroves Interlock with Communities on Puerto Rico’s North Coast
In 2018, the WWF Environment and Disaster Management team visited Puerto Rico following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria. They witnessed reforestation and agriculture restoration led by organizations based on the island. As the Environment and Disaster Management program continues to integrate ecosystem restoration with disaster risk reduction, the team recently returned to Puerto Rico…
Read MoreBiodiversity and Sand Mining: Key Ecological Impacts
Is Your Construction Reducing Risk?
This is a short presentation that was given at the Shelter Centre Meeting 17 on October 6, 2017 by Vidushi Dwivedi, Resilient Reconstruction and Recovery Intern at Northwestern University and Jennifer Pepson Elwood, Manager of the Green Recovery Connect Helpdesk. The presentation provides an overview of the challenges with meeting global demands for building materials…
Read MoreNepal Earthquake 2015 Building Back Better, Safer and Greener for a More Resilient Nepal
The Nepal earthquake in April 2015 and its aftershocks resulted in huge loss of life, injury, and economic damage. The estimated value of damage and loss was US$7 billion, a large proportion of it housing. Other sectors that require significant reconstruction include agriculture, education, roads, energy, tourism, industry, water and sanitation, and forestry. A rapid…
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