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La Soufriere Volcanic Eruption in Saint Vincent: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
The Environment and Disaster Management team extends sympathies to the Vincentian people for the destruction and suffering caused by the La Soufriere volcanic eruption. We offer here a brief environmental summary of key issues to support a robust, resilient recovery and reconstruction process. Key Points— Sustainable management of volcanic ash and flood-carried rock, sand, and…
Read MoreFlood Green Guide Virtual Training for Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan
There is growing opportunity and demand for government decision-makers, water managers, and humanitarian and environmental NGOs to include natural and nature-based methods as a component of flood risk management projects. World Wildlife Fund is offering a virtual training opportunity to learn about natural and nature-based flood management and risk reduction. The course will focus on…
Read MoreCyclone Eloise in Mozambique: Summary of Environmental Issues
The Environment and Disaster Management team extends sympathies to the Mozambican people for the destruction and loss of life caused by Cyclone Eloise. We offer here a brief environmental summary of key issues to support a robust, resilient recovery and reconstruction process.
Read MoreWWF and Northwestern University Renew Sustainable Building Materials Partnership
WWF and the Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern University are collaborating on research and development related to sustainable building materials. Reducing disaster risk in the shelter sector is a key pillar of the Environment & Disaster Management program. This continued academic partnership unlocks opportunities for innovative cross-sectoral collaboration at a time when the…
Read MoreGuía Verde de Inundaciones en Español // Flood Green Guide in Spanish
La Guía Verde de Inundaciones proporciona orientación práctica y herramientas para comprender el contexto local relacionado con el riesgo de inundaciones y para guiar a los responsables de la gestión de inundaciones a través del análisis, la selección de métodos y la toma de decisiones en múltiples etapas de un ciclo de proyecto típico de…
Read MoreHurricanes Eta and Iota in Central America: Summary of Environmental Issues
The Environment and Disaster Management team extends our sympathies for the loss of lives and devastating impacts of Hurricanes Eta and Iota. We offer here a brief environmental summary of key issues to support a robust, resilient recovery and reconstruction process. El equipo de Medio Ambiente y Gestión de Desastres expresa nuestras condolencias por la…
Read MoreDisaster management: What does the environment have to do with it?
Climate change is increasing the frequency, scale and impact of disasters. Countries with the most economically deprived and vulnerable communities are most affected by climate-related disaster — and yet receive only a fraction of the funding they need to prepare for extreme weather events and adapt to long-term climate change. Much can be done to…
Read MorePodcast: Investors & Disasters
The Refinitiv Sustainability Perspectives Podcast features Anita Van Breda, Senior Director of Environment & Disaster Management at WWF, and Alessia Falsarone, Head of Sustainable Investing at PineBridge Investments, discussing how investors can address issues related to climate risk and disasters. Listen to the podcast at this link or below.
Read MoreAddressing Flood Risk in Chiang Mai
A summer conference allowed attendees to collaborate on ways to mitigate flood risk in Chiang Mai, a flood-prone town in northern Thailand. WWF presented a weeklong workshop where participants learned about nature-based flood management methods highlighted in the Environment and Disaster Management program’s Flood Green Guide. Click the link below to read the full report.
Read MoreHurricane Dorian: Environmental Issues in the Bahamas
The Environment and Disaster Management team extends our sympathies for the loss of lives and devastating impacts of Hurricane Dorian. We offer here a brief environmental summary related to the Bahamas, to support a robust, resilient recovery and reconstruction process.
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