Podcasts about Disaster risk reduction

John Maytham is joined by Dewald van Niekerk, Head of the African Centre for Disaster, to unpack how communication breakdowns and governance failures turned severe weather into a deadly disaster during the recent Eastern Cape floods. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SA braces for severe winter weather - snow, floods, and sub-zero temps are expected. Africa Melane speaks to the Minister of CoGTA, Mr. Velenkosini Hlabisa to get an update on the damage caused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Traders are still counting their losses after the inferno that engulfed the terminus market yesterday night.Disaster Risk Reduction is very important in mitigating this unfortunate scenario. How different would you want to see government address this situation to bring about reduced risk in disaster situations?

国連防災機関主催の「アジア太平洋防災閣僚級会議」が２０２７年秋に仙台市で開催されることが２２日分かった。 The U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction will hold an Asia-Pacific ministerial conference in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in autumn 2027, it was learned Tuesday.

The U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction will hold an Asia-Pacific ministerial conference in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in autumn 2027, it was learned Tuesday.

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In this episode of Picking Up Where We Left Off, the Center revisits an early 2024 dialogue on disaster management. The dialogue emerged in response to significant disasters that affected long-term Center partners. The dialogue focused on global cooperation in disaster management and mitigation, and discussions emphasized the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, hailed as the most comprehensive international guide. Despite its significance, participants noted its limited adoption by governments, aid organizations, and first responders. Challenges discussed included the need for practical implementation, stronger political will, and greater investments, especially in vulnerable regions of the Global South. Participants acknowledged successes like reduced disaster-related deaths due to improved preparedness, yet economic and human losses remain alarmingly high, underscoring a gap between commitments and outcomes. The dialogue further explored the potential for cross-continental resilience programs, emphasizing the integration of scientific and indigenous knowledge. For instance, Malaysia and Rwanda collaborated on people-centric early warning systems. This highlighted the importance of tailoring global solutions to local contexts. Participants also debated the role of technology, such as advanced forecasting tools and machine learning, in enhancing disaster preparedness. While promising, these tools require sustained local support, robust data systems, and measures to avoid bias or desensitization. To ensure effectiveness, global frameworks like the Sendai Framework must be more actionable, bridging gaps between policy and field-level implementation, and fostering international cooperation to meet increasing climate-related challenges.

Are you interested in how to manage multiple disasters at once? Summary of the article titled Misfortunes never come singly. A holistic approach to urban resilience and sustainability challenges from 2023 by Cristina Serbanica and Daniela Luminita Constantin, published in the Cities journal. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Keygan Huckleberry in episode 282 talking about disaster management and resilience. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the connection between urban resilience and sustainability. This article highlights the interplay between acute shocks, long-term stresses, and their implications for urban safety and inclusiveness. As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects: Global urban agendas must be adaptable to regional challenges, as different cities face varied combinations of shocks and stresses. Urban resilience focuses on immediate responses to shocks, while sustainability prioritizes long-term well-being and equity. The concepts of resilience and sustainability overlap in areas like safety and inclusiveness, which are crucial for resilient, sustainable cities. You can find the article through this link. Abstract: The United Nations' World Cities Report 2020 predicts that the world will continue to urbanize over the next decades, despite the pandemic experience, whose impact on urbanization trends is not clear at this point in time. By 2070, almost 60 % of the world population is projected to live in urban areas and be exposed to both chronic and emerging urban challenges (UN Habitat, 2022). Within this framework, “Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable” appears as one of the most prominent Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (UNGA, 2015). The New Urban Agenda builds on the SDG 11 and affirms the global commitment to support the sustainable and resilient urban development (UNGA, 2017). At the same time, fostering resilient cities and investing in urban resilience remains high on the agenda of international organizations and global governance networks such as the UN Habitat (e.g. “City Resilience Profiling Programme”), the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (e.g. “Making Cities Resilient” campaigns), the World Bank (e.g. “Cities Resilience Programme”), the OECD (e.g. “Resilient cities”), ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (e.g. the “Resilient Cities” Programme), Cities Alliance (e.g. “Joint Work Programme on Resilient Cities”), ARUP and the Rockefeller Foundation (e.g. The 100 Resilient Cities (100 RC) Programme, City Resilience Index) etc. In the wake of Covid 19 pandemic, there is a growing consensus that cities offer unique opportunities to enhance resilience to the effects of pandemic, but also to achieving sustainable development (UN Habitat, 2021). Connecting episodes: No.091R - The political premises of contemporary urban concepts: the global city, the sustainable city, the resilient city, the creative city, and the smart city No.280 - Interview with Hudson Worsley about difference between resilience and sustainability professionals You can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠th⁠i⁠s link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠showno⁠t⁠es⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

The International Development Association (IDA) is the part of the World Bank that helps the world's low-income countries. IDA's grants and low-interest loans help countries invest in their futures, improve lives, and create safer, more prosperous communities around the world. Replenished every three years, IDA's current round of negotiations is scheduled to conclude in December 2024 in a final pledging meeting in Seoul, Korea. As IDA completes its 21st replenishment, we journey to Korea to hear how the country, which has recently pledged a 45% in its contribution, has gone from recipient to donor. And we'll learn about some of the development priorities of another donor country, Switzerland. Featured voicesAki Nishio, Vice President of Development Finance at the World Bank Juyoung Yang, Associate Fellow in the Department of Macroeconomics and Financial Policy of the Korea Development Institute Chantal Felder, Head of the Climate, Disaster Risk Reduction and Environment Section, Swiss Agency for Development and cooperation (SDC) Timestamps[00:00] Introducing the International Development Association (IDA)[03:26] Korea's developmental transformation[06:25] Visions from the ground on Korea's economic growth[11:10] How IDA is helping countries to tackle climate change[17:04] International cooperation: Switzerland's commitment to IDA[20:14] Hope on the horizon in a context of polycrisisABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT PODCASTThis international development podcast brings together the data, research—and solutions—that can pave the way to a sustainable future. Through conversations focused on revealing the latest data, the best research, and cutting-edge solutions, let us introduce you to the folks working to make the world a better place. Listen and subscribe for free on your favorite platform. And rate our show! ;) Tell us what you think of our podcast here >>>. We would love to hear from you! ABOUT THE WORLD BANKThe World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

This episode was recorded during the virtual session Parliamentary Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness in the Caribbean, organized by ParlAmericas, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, and the UN World Food Programme in September 2024.In a session moderated by The Honourable Senator Dr. Erecia Hepburn-Forbes (The Bahamas), Tonni Brodber, Representative of the UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, discusses the critical role of parliamentarians in ensuring that disaster risk reduction systems are inclusive and gender-responsive, recognizing that factors such as gender, age, ethnicity, and other social dynamics shape people's ability to respond to hazards.Listen to Ms. Brodber as she explores the importance of data-driven approaches in disaster preparedness, calling for legislation, parliamentary oversight, and budget allocation that address the specific needs of marginalized populations in the Caribbean. 

This episode was recorded during the virtual session “Parliamentary Action for Disaster Risk Reduction and Preparedness in the Caribbean,” organized by ParlAmericas, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), UN Women Multi-Country Office for the Caribbean, and the UN World Food Programme, in September 2024.In the session, Jair Torres, Programme Management Officer at UNDRR for the Americas and the Caribbean, provided an in-depth analysis on the importance of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems as a tool to reduce the risk of hazards becoming disasters in the Caribbean. He speaks about how parliamentarians can contribute through legislation, oversight, and budget allocations to ensuring that these systems are fully operational. Mr. Torres explores elements that support the implementation of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems, including reviewing and amending existing sectoral legislation to ensure effective integration of MHEWS, the need for clear governance frameworks, and adequate funding for the financial sustainability of these systems.  He also highlights the importance of integrating social inclusivity considerations into these systems to ensure that all communities, particularly vulnerable groups and women and girls, are protected by them.

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Mike Sapp, the CEO of the Trauma Resource Institute, and our host, Elaine Miller-Karas, the Co-Founder of the Trauma Resource Institute, will discuss how to launch the Disaster Relief Mobilization: Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Preparation Program (DRM:CRM) in your community post-disaster like Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The program is a model that can create a trauma-informed, resiliency-focused prevention program in preparation for a community disaster. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (2022) describes disaster as “A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading to one or more of the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and impacts.” They will discuss how DRM:CRM grew out of the Trauma Resource Institute's experiences around the globe after disasters to provide CRM workshops and Teacher Training Programs to community members. They will share how individuals around the world when have reached into the best part of their humanity to help themselves, their families, and the wider community during and after the most difficult life experiences with courage and strength.

Mike Sapp, the CEO of the Trauma Resource Institute, and our host, Elaine Miller-Karas, the Co-Founder of the Trauma Resource Institute, will discuss how to launch the Disaster Relief Mobilization: Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® Preparation Program (DRM:CRM) in your community post-disaster like Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. The program is a model that can create a trauma-informed, resiliency-focused prevention program in preparation for a community disaster. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (2022) describes disaster as “A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale due to hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability and capacity, leading to one or more of the following: human, material, economic and environmental losses and impacts.” They will discuss how DRM:CRM grew out of the Trauma Resource Institute's experiences around the globe after disasters to provide CRM workshops and Teacher Training Programs to community members. They will share how individuals around the world when have reached into the best part of their humanity to help themselves, their families, and the wider community during and after the most difficult life experiences with courage and strength.

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The recently adopted Pact for the Future has been hailed as a significant milestone in global efforts to promote a disaster risk-informed approach to sustainable development worldwide.As the world marks International Day for Disaster Reduction on Sunday, Kamal Kishore, the UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction is emphasising the crucial need for ongoing disaster-risk assessments with up-to-the-minute data, particularly in regions vulnerable to rising sea levels.In an interview with UN News' Sachin Gaur, Mr. Kishore outlined some successful strategies that have helped significantly reduce cyclone-related deaths in countries like Bangladesh and India, adding that they could provide a blueprint the future.

In observance of Environmental Health Day 2024, the Environmental Health Division within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs joins the global community in recognizing the critical role of environmental health in safeguarding human well-being. Under the theme "Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation," the Ministry reaffirms its commitment to core public health areas such as food safety, water quality, vector control, institutional hygiene, and port health. Through ongoing inspections, monitoring, and public education campaigns, the Division ensures that essential public health standards are upheld, from food hygiene to water safety, to protect the well-being of all citizens.  

The South African Weather Service is urging the Disaster Risk Reduction community to step up its efforts in providing vital Early Warning Systems to enhance community resilience against weather disasters. CEO Ishaam Abader made the call at a National Consultative Workshop on Early Warnings for All, which concludes today in Pretoria. The three-day event aims to assess the current state of Early Warning Systems in South Africa, as part of the UN-backed EW4All initiative to protect all from hazardous weather events by 2027. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Mr. Ishaam Abader

Forbes, U.S. Presidential Appointee, World Institute on DisabilityThe is a LIVE Interview, I am at a National Seminar at an OUTSIDE Windy Booth & Marcie Roth is a a National Conference! We Celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the American's with Disability Act & some Memories & Lots of Info on WID!Recently named by Forbes Magazine to their inaugural Fifty Over 50 Impact List, and by Womens' eNews as one of  their 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, Marcie has served in executive leadership roles for disability advocacy and public policy organizations since 1995, leading coalitions committed to operationalizing accessibility and inclusion as intersectional imperatives for equity, diversity and global social justice.In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Marcie turned her advocacy towards improving emergency preparedness and disaster outcomes for people with disabilities, building accessible disaster-resilient communities and disability inclusive climate justice initiatives.Experienced in establishing, supporting and leading coalitions committed to disability inclusion as an intersectional imperative for global social justiceAppointed by President Obama to the U.S Department of Homeland Security - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from 2009 to 2017, she served as Senior Advisor to the FEMA Administrator, establishing and directing the Office of Disability Integration and Coordination. Marcie represented the U.S. government internationally as an expert on whole community inclusive global disaster risk reduction from 2012- 2017 and has served as a leader throughout the development and implementation of the United Nations Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.  Marcie provides expert consultation to governments, corporations, health systems, and the United Nations.  She launched the Global Alliance for Disaster Resource Acceleration in 2020, bringing corporate and foundation funders together with local disability-led organizations to accelerate humanitarian relief directly to disaster-impacted communities where and when it's needed most. Under her leadership, GADRA is currently assisting Ukrainian disability-led organizations in an urgent effort to be sure Ukrainian children and adults with disabilities are not left behind.Recently appointed to the American Red Cross Diversity Advisory Council, the Board of Directors of InterAction, and as Chairperson of the  US Department of Health and Human Services National Advisory Committee on Disability and Disaster, Marcie is a Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Senior Executive Fellow with a BS in Public Safety Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus.© 2024 All Rights Reserved© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

“Women are KEY to climate action,” declares the United Nations. If climate change affects all of us, why are women more affected and how are women key in addressing the solutions for this crisis? What does it mean when they say “there is no climate justice if there is no gender justice?” Join Bianca as we try to learn more about this complex issue, and spark hope for the future. This episode is part of a special series on understanding women's issues here on Paano Ba ‘To, in support of UN Women Philippines! Thank you to our guests, Athena Galao, Programme Coordinator for Climate Change at the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, and Nash Perez, Program Officer for Gender, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction of UN Women Philippines Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast is created and hosted by Bianca Gonzalez, edited by Paolo Halili, and produced under ANIMA Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram! @paanobato Join the #PaanoBaTo private Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/paanobato Follow Bianca on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Tiktok: @iamsuperbianca

The developed world must increase support for small island developing States “not as an expression of generosity but of responsibility”, the UN's Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction has said.Kamal Kishore – who also heads up the Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - was speaking to UN News in Antigua and Barbuda as the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) came to a close on Thursday.He told Matt Wells that SIDS have always been “ahead of the curve” in trying to mitigate the impacts of increasingly extreme weather on their vulnerable countries and economies - but they can't do it alone.

Last month saw the release of an independent review examining the emergency management of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay last year. Insights revealed the key role marae, iwi and hāpu played in disaster response, heralding calls for strategies more inclusive of te ao Māori. Producer Jasmine Gray spoke with Dr. Shaun Awatere, of Ngāti Porou, who is Kaihautū Māori Research Impact Leader and Manaaki Whenua at Landcare Research. He discussed the ways in which national and local bureaucracies can be more formally inclusive of te Ao Māori and mana whenua approaches. Jasmine also spoke with Professor Christine Kenney, of Te Ātiawa ki Kāpati, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Toarangatira. Amongst an impressive array of interdisciplinary roles in this area, Christine is the Chair of Disaster Risk Reduction at Massey University, and she provided us more insight about what the report's findings mean for Aotearoa's wider emergency management frameworks.

This is the first of two episodes on the issue of Housing, Land and Property (HLP) in a humanitarian context. The Episodes are co-hosted by: Alexandre Corriveau-Bourque, Co-Founder of Verent Solutions. and Trumanitarians usual host Lars Peter Nissen.The guests in Part 1 are: Irantzu Serra Lasa, the Senior Director for Disaster Risk Reduction and Response from Habitat for Humanity International, Ibere Lopes the Housing land and Property Advisor for the Global Shelter Cluster and Shezane Kirubi, a Housing land and Property specialist with IOM Somalia.For more information on the Conference Series on HLP in Crisis Contexts which is discussed in the episode see Outcomes from Inaugural Global Conference in 2023. The next conference will be the Dialogue on Community Land Trusts for Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Responses - April 2-4 2024, in Puerto Rico. Second Global Conference on HLP in Crisis Contexts - May 15-17, 2024, in Washington DC. For information about any of these conferences contact Juli King – jking@interaction.orgTo learn more about the work in Somalia see The Danwadaag Initiative.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Observatorio de Riesgos Catastróficos Globales (ORCG) Recap 2023, published by JorgeTorresC on December 14, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Global Catastrophic Risks Observatory (ORCG) is a scientific diplomacy organization that emerged in February 2023 to formulate governance proposals that allow the comprehensive management of different global risks in Spanish-speaking countries. We connect decision-makers with experts to achieve our mission, producing evidence-based publications. In this context, we have worked on several projects on advanced artificial intelligence risks, biological risks, and food risks such as nuclear winter. Since its inception, the organization has accumulated valuable experience and generated extensive production. This includes four reports, one produced in collaboration with the Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters (ALLFED). In addition, we have produced four academic articles, three of which have been accepted for publication in specialized journals. We have also created three policy recommendations and/or working documents and four notes in collaboration with institutions such as the Simon Institute for Long-term Governance and The Future Society. In addition, the organization has developed abundant informative material, such as web articles, videos, conferences, and infographics. During these nine months of activity, the Observatory has established relationships with actors in Spanish-speaking countries, especially highlighting the collaboration with the regional cooperation spaces of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), as well as with risk management offices at the national level. In this context, we have supported the formulation of Argentina's National Plan for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024-2030. Our contribution stands out with a specific chapter on extreme food catastrophes, which was incorporated into the work manual of the Information and Risk Scenarios Commission (Technical Commission No. 7). We invite you to send any questions and/or requests to info@riesgoscatastroficosglobales.com. You can contribute to the mitigation of Global Catastrophic Risks by donating. Documents Reports Food Security in Argentina in the event of an Abrupt Sunlight Reduction Scenario (ASRS), DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11906.96969. Artificial intelligence risk management in Spain, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18451.86562. Proposal for the prevention and detection of emerging infectious diseases in Guatemala, DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28217.75365. Latin America and global catastrophic risks: transforming risk management DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25294.02886. Papers Resilient food solutions to avoid mass starvation during a nuclear winter in Argentina, REDER Journal, Accepted, pending publication. Systematic review of taxonomies of risks associated with artificial intelligence, Analecta Política Journal, Accepted, pending publication. The EU AI Act: A pioneering effort to regulate frontier AI?, Journal IberamIA, Accepted, pending publication. Operationalizing AI Global Governance Democratization, submitted to call for papers of Office of the Envoy of the Secretary General for Technology, Non-public document. Policy brief and work documents RCG Position paper: AI Act trilogue . Operationalising the definition of highly capable AI . PNRRD Argentina 2024-2030 chapter proposal "Scenarios for Abrupt Reduction of Solar Light", *Published as an internal government document. Collaborations [Simon Institute] Response to Our Common Agenda Policy Brief 1: "To Think and Act for Future Generations" . [Simon Institute] Response to Our Common Agenda Policy Brief 2: "Strengthening the International Response to Complex Global Shocks - An Emergency Platform" . [Simon Institute] Respons...

Over the last five years, the U.S. has consistently faced an average of 18 severe disasters annually, each causing damages upwards of a billion dollars. The pattern persisted in 2022, with 18 such incidents inflicting $175.2 billion in damages and resulting in 474 deaths. On a global scale, the EM-DAT Emergency Event Database recorded 387 instances of natural disasters in 2022. These events led to 30,704 lives lost and affected 185 million individuals, with total economic damages reaching an estimated $223.8 billion. In this challenging landscape, it is crucial for emergency management approaches to be both agile and anticipatory. It is time to seamlessly integrate Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) principles into existing emergency management strategies.The conventional emergency management model has been primarily reactive for many years, emphasizing response and recovery post-disaster. While these aspects remain essential, there is a growing recognition that we must reevaluate how emergency management is performed. A response-centric model overlooks opportunities to lessen disaster impact through proactive planning, perpetuating a cycle of vulnerability and insufficient preparedness.Disaster Risk Reduction is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing disaster risks, which calls for a shift in emphasis. DRR insists that we look beyond the immediate aftermath of disasters and focus on mitigating potential risks, improving resilience, and implementing sustainable development strategies. This is not a call to abandon our traditional approaches but to evolve them to fit a more complete and nuanced understanding of what effective disaster management should entail.To substantiate this claim, let me bring to your attention the rising frequency and intensity of natural and anthropogenic disasters. Climate change has exacerbated the severity of weather-related events such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. The increasing interconnectedness of our world has also heightened vulnerabilities to technological and biological threats. These evolving risks necessitate an evolving approach.By embracing DRR principles, emergency management can advance in several key areas:1. Risk Identification and Assessment: Accurate data and scientific methods can identify vulnerabilities and predict possible disaster scenarios. This foresight provides the basis for targeted action to minimize risks.2. Community Engagement: DRR strongly emphasizes involving local communities in disaster preparedness plans. This participatory approach ensures that policies are culturally sensitive and appropriately address the unique risks faced by specific populations.3. Resource Allocation: Pre-disaster planning allows for a more efficient allocation of resources, ensuring that first responders and communities have the necessary tools and training before disaster strikes.4. Sustainability: DRR recognizes the importance of sustainable land-use planning and environmental management as a means to mitigate the impact of disasters over the long term.5. Policy Integration: The multi-disciplinary nature of DRR means that it can be integrated into broader policies such as urban planning, climate change adaptation, and public health strategies, thereby magnifying its effectiveness.To overlook the incorporation of Disaster Risk Reduction principles into emergency management is not merely an academic oversight; it is a tangible failure to protect communities and safeguard futures. And so, I urge all stakeholders—policymakers, academics, practitioners, and the general public—to reconsider our existing paradigms in light of the compelling arguments for Disaster Risk Reduction. Only through this integrated approach can we hope to build a resilient and secure global society equipped to respond to disasters and mitigate their impact fundamentally.I will take this time to delve deeper into the five areas I have identified. The first key area where Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) significantly contributes to enhancing emergency management is risk Identification and Assessment.Understanding the Scope of RisksIt is crucial to understand that risks are not merely singular events waiting to happen; they are a composite of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability. Accurate risk identification goes beyond the rudimentary listing of potential disasters; it requires a nuanced, multi-layered understanding of various interdependent factors. This includes geographical factors, socio-economic conditions, infrastructure resilience, and political stability. For instance, understanding the risks associated with a seismic hazard involves geological knowledge and an assessment of building structures, population density, and emergency response capacity.Scientific Methodologies The advent of sophisticated tools and methodologies has significantly aided the risk assessment process. Geographic Information Systems (GIS), for example, allow for spatial analysis of risk factors, while probabilistic risk assessment models can predict the likelihood of different disaster scenarios. This scientific approach offers quantifiable metrics that guide decision-making processes. It is not enough to know that a risk exists; DRR insists we understand the extent and nuances of this risk, something only possible through robust scientific methodologies.Data-Driven DecisionsUsing data analytics in DRR aids in making informed decisions rather than relying on intuitive or anecdotal evidence. By utilizing accurate and real-time data, emergency management can allocate resources more effectively, prioritize interventions, and even anticipate disasters before they happen. This data-driven decision-making significantly reduces the uncertainties and inefficiencies traditionally associated with emergency response measures.Vulnerability MappingDRR encourages the mapping of vulnerabilities alongside hazards. This practice ensures that emergency management policies consider the 'where' and 'what' of a potential disaster and the 'who'—which communities are most vulnerable and their specific needs. This results in more targeted and equitable emergency preparedness measures.Dynamic Risk AssessmentIt is essential to understand that risk landscapes are not static; they are continually evolving due to factors like urbanization, climate change, and technological advancements. Thus, risk assessment must be an ongoing, dynamic process regularly updated to account for these changes. This proactive approach minimizes the chance of being caught off guard by unforeseen risk variables, enhancing the effectiveness of subsequent emergency management efforts.By investing in rigorous Risk Identification and Assessment, emergency management agencies can prepare more effectively for disasters and reduce the scale of potential damage. When integrated systematically into the broader framework of emergency management, the principles of Disaster Risk Reduction create a proactive, predictive, and data-driven model that starkly contrasts with the limitations of a solely reactive system.Risk Identification and Assessment are pillars that uphold the broader structure of comprehensive emergency management. The blend of scientific rigor, community input, and constant evolution that DRR offers ensures foundational stability that is indispensable in navigating an increasingly uncertain and perilous global landscape.Let's examine the second key area where Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) optimizes the efficacy of emergency management: Community Engagement.The Importance of Local KnowledgeConventional approaches to emergency management have often been top-down, sometimes rendering the local communities passive assistance recipients. DRR, on the other hand, recognizes the invaluable resource that local knowledge constitutes. Community residents are often the first to observe emerging risks and are keenly aware of local vulnerabilities. Their first-hand insights are crucial supplements to scientific data, providing a nuanced, grounded understanding of risk factors that might be overlooked.Participatory ApproachDRR emphasizes the importance of a participatory approach to risk assessment and mitigation. By involving local communities in every disaster management cycle phase—from preparedness and response to recovery—DRR ensures that policies and measures are both culturally sensitive and contextually relevant. This democratization of emergency management leads to better community buy-in and a shared sense of responsibility, significantly enhancing any intervention's effectiveness.Equity and Social JusticeCommunity engagement isn't just a logistical advantage; it's an ethical imperative. DRR's emphasis on participation inherently considers marginalized groups' unique vulnerabilities, such as the elderly, the differently-abled, and low-income families. By providing these groups a seat at the table, DRR aids in establishing social equity in disaster risk reduction strategies, ensuring that aid and resources are distributed to address inherent social disparities.Tailoring Communication and EducationCommunity engagement allows for the tailoring of risk communication and educational programs. By understanding the socio-cultural fabric of a community, emergency management can develop public awareness campaigns that speak the community's language, literally and metaphorically. This customized communication significantly enhances the reach and impact of preparedness initiatives.Community-Based SolutionsEngaging with the community can result in innovative, localized solutions to disaster risk reduction. Whether it's indigenous knowledge on sustainable agriculture to prevent land degradation or local architectural techniques to build flood-resistant homes, community-led solutions are often highly adaptive and cost-effective. These solutions enhance the community's resilience, thereby reducing the overall burden on emergency services during a disaster.Building Community ResilienceLastly, an engaged community is a resilient community. DRR fosters a sense of ownership and collective action, leading to more robust social networks and community bonds. These social frameworks serve as an intangible yet immensely valuable asset in times of crisis, ensuring quicker community-led response and recovery and reducing the psychosocial impacts of disasters.Community Engagement in the context of Disaster Risk Reduction serves as a linchpin that connects technical expertise with ground-level reality. It decentralizes the risk management process, giving communities a voice and a role in shaping their destinies in the face of disaster risks. Community engagement is critical to a well-rounded, effective emergency management strategy through active participation, targeted interventions, and ethical considerations. let us focus on the third pivotal dimension where integrating Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) can profoundly influence and improve emergency management: Resource Allocation.Preemptive AllocationTraditional emergency management often suffers from the exigencies of last-minute resource mobilization, a phenomenon that results not only in logistical nightmares but also in unnecessary human suffering. DRR flips the script by encouraging preemptive resource allocation based on thorough risk assessment. Agencies are empowered to stockpile essential goods, designate emergency shelters, and mobilize first responders well before a potential crisis. Such planning minimizes the inevitable chaos following a disaster, facilitating a more organized and effective response.Prioritization of ResourcesWhen dealing with limited resources, prioritization becomes a task of extreme importance. DRR's risk assessment methodologies help policymakers identify which communities are most at risk and what types of resources would be most effective in mitigating those specific risks. This targeted resource allocation is more efficient and ethically responsible, ensuring that vulnerable populations are included in preparedness measures.Training and Skill DevelopmentResource allocation is not solely a matter of material goods but also encompasses the distribution of knowledge and skills. DRR promotes the training of local communities, volunteers, and emergency responders in specialized skill sets tailored to the specific risks faced. By turning the local populace into an asset, this form of human resource allocation considerably amplifies the effectiveness of disaster response and long-term recovery efforts.Financial PlanningDisaster Risk Reduction also encompasses the financial aspects of resource allocation. Creating emergency funds, allocating budgetary resources for infrastructure upgrades, and investing in early warning systems are essential to the DRR strategy. Financial preparedness ensures that resources can be quickly and efficiently mobilized when a disaster strikes without the bureaucratic delays that often hamper response efforts.Multi-Sectoral CollaborationEffective resource allocation cannot occur in a vacuum; it necessitates collaboration across different sectors and governmental agencies. DRR encourages partnerships with non-governmental organizations, private sector companies, and international bodies. This multi-sectoral approach ensures a broader base of resources and leverages varied skill sets, making the overall emergency management strategy more robust and comprehensive.Flexibility and ScalabilityThe dynamic nature of risk landscapes necessitates resource allocation strategies that are both flexible and scalable. Disaster Risk Reduction encourages the development of plans that can be easily adapted to changing circumstances, from the migration of vulnerable populations to technological advancements that offer new mitigation opportunities.In conclusion, the area of Resource Allocation presents a compelling case for the integration of Disaster Risk Reduction into traditional emergency management models. DRR offers a more nuanced, efficient, and ethical approach to disaster preparedness and response by focusing on the preemptive, targeted, and collaborative allocation of material and human resources. It replaces the reactive scramble for resources with a systematic, scientifically grounded strategy, setting the stage for more effective and humane disaster management.let's explore the fourth essential area where the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) principles offer transformative potential for emergency management: Sustainability.Long-term PerspectiveOne of the foundational tenets of DRR is emphasizing long-term, sustainable strategies. While traditional emergency management often targets immediate relief, DRR encourages us to look beyond the urgent to consider enduring solutions. For instance, rather than solely focusing on evacuating communities from flood-prone zones, DRR would advocate for sustainable land management practices that could mitigate flooding risks in the first place.Sustainable Land-Use PlanningLand-use planning is one of the most direct applications of DRR principles in the context of sustainability. By integrating risk assessments into the planning and zoning processes, communities can be developed or retrofitted to minimize exposure to hazards. This could involve prohibiting floodplain construction, implementing building codes requiring earthquake-resistant structures, or designating green belts to serve as firebreaks in wildfire-prone areas.Environmental ManagementDRR's focus on sustainability extends to environmental management, advocating for practices that protect human communities and the ecosystems they inhabit. This could manifest in various ways—from watershed management projects that prevent soil erosion and flooding to sustainable agriculture practices that mitigate the risks of drought and famine. By looking after the environment's health, DRR ensures that the environment can, in turn, look after us—offering natural barriers to hazards and contributing to overall resilience.Circular Economy and Resource ManagementIn an era of constrained resources, the principles of the circular economy resonate well with DRR. By advocating for sustainable resource management—such as recycling and reusing materials—we preserve environmental integrity and ensure communities have the resources to rebuild and recover after disasters. Focusing on sustainability can help break the often destructive cycle of “build, destroy, rebuild” that characterizes many disaster-prone areas.Climate Change AdaptationDiscussing sustainability without acknowledging the elephant in the room—climate change- is impossible. With rising global temperatures exacerbating many natural hazards, DRR encourages the integration of climate adaptation strategies into emergency management planning. This could include everything from sea walls and storm surge barriers to defend against rising sea levels to urban greening projects that mitigate the heat island effect in cities.Economic SustainabilityThe sustainability principles outlined by DRR also have significant economic implications. Sustainable disaster risk management strategies often prove cost-effective in the long run by reducing the need for repeated, costly interventions. Investment in sustainable infrastructure and community education creates a form of ‘disaster capital,' equipping communities to deal with emergencies more efficiently and at a lower overall cost.The focus on sustainability within the framework of Disaster Risk Reduction is not an optional add-on but a vital component that complements and enhances traditional emergency management. By weaving sustainability into our risk mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies, we protect communities today and secure a more resilient and sustainable future for future generations.Indeed, let's delve deeper into the fifth critical area where Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) profoundly influences emergency management: Policy Integration and Governance.Holistic Policy FrameworksTraditional emergency management often operates in isolation, treating each disaster as a distinct, singular event. DRR, however, encourages a more holistic approach, advocating for integrating risk assessments and mitigation strategies into broader policy frameworks. This allows for synergy between governmental departments, such as public health, infrastructure, education, and environmental management, leading to more cohesive and effective risk-reduction strategies.Legislative EnactmentThe long-term effectiveness of DRR practices often hinges on their incorporation into legislation. Laws that mandate building codes designed to withstand natural hazards, zoning laws that consider floodplains and wildfire risks, and public health mandates that include provisions for epidemic prevention are all examples of how DRR can be codified into governance structures. These legislative measures standardize best practices and ensure they are sustained over time, irrespective of political cycles.Accountability MechanismsOne of the critical governance challenges in emergency management is accountability. DRR provides for systematic procedures and standards, thereby establishing a baseline against which performance can be measured. This encourages greater transparency and accountability, as stakeholders, from governmental agencies to community members, can track progress and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategies. This feedback loop is crucial for continuous improvement and adaptation.Multi-Level GovernanceDisaster risks often transcend administrative boundaries. Whether it's a river that crosses state lines or a pandemic that knows no borders, effective disaster risk management requires coordination across different levels of governance—local, regional, national, and even international. DRR encourages multi-level governance approaches, aligning strategies and objectives across these scales and facilitating more effective and harmonized interventions.Public-Private PartnershipsDRR extends governance considerations beyond the public sector, emphasizing the importance of engaging with private entities. Whether leveraging private companies' logistical networks for disaster response or involving them in long-term risk reduction investments such as resilient infrastructure, public-private partnerships can offer new avenues for resource mobilization and expertise.Ethical ConsiderationsIn governance, ethics should not be an afterthought but a guiding principle. DRR introduces ethical considerations into policy planning, ensuring that marginalized and vulnerable populations are represented in decision-making processes. This approach fosters efficient and equitable policies, reinforcing social cohesion and trust in governance structures.Community Participation in GovernanceThe DRR framework advocates for participatory governance, in which communities have a say in the policies that affect them. This governance democratization helps create policies more attuned to local needs and contexts, ultimately making them more effective and easier to implement.Integrating disaster Risk Reduction into policy and governance structures offers a robust, cohesive, and ethically grounded approach to emergency management. By facilitating better coordination, accountability, and inclusivity, DRR enhances the capability of governance systems to protect and empower their communities in the face of an increasingly complex and uncertain risk landscape.Supporters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

On this week's podcast, Adriane Casalotti, Chief of Government and Public Affairs, and Lauren Mastroberardino, Government Affairs Senior Specialist, provide an update on the appropriations process, as Congress has adjourned for August recess before making a lot of progress on crucial public health legislation. Casalotti covers House and Senate Labor-HHS appropriations, discussing major differences between both bills and the outlook for fall. Mastroberardino discusses the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization, providing insight into political differences in the House and Senate versions of the legislation and potential roadblocks.  Later in the program, NACCHO Communications Specialist Beth Hess spoke with Neil Brockway, Director of Disaster Risk Reduction at the American Red Cross. Brockway joined the 2023 Preparedness Summit in April as one of the plenary speakers on the topic of empowering resilient communities. They discussed the American Red Cross' Community Adaptation Program and how it works to build community resilience. The program concludes with an invitation to submit abstracts for the 2024 Preparedness Summit.

Sanjeeb Kumar Shakya is the Sr. Humanitarian Manager, Disaster Risk Reduction, Resilience Manager of Save the Children Nepal and Bhutan country office. Diwakar Uprety is the Youth Campaigner of Save the Children, founder of Kayapalat, and a youth rights activist. The campaign of Save the Children is #GenerationHope.

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Climate-induced disasters in Asia and the Pacific have become increasingly frequent and severe, resulting in loss of lives and livelihoods, hampering the post-pandemic recovery and potentially derailing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).The effects of devastating floods, severe droughts and rising sea levels are not confined within national borders; they have international implications too, including for trade, communal tensions and forced migration. Climate change is only making things worse.  Against this backdrop, Vibhu Mishra from UN News spoke to Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), who outlined how countries can reduce disaster risk, and strengthen climate action. 

Beatriz de la Pava talks to two women on the frontline of disaster preparation about how communities can become more resilient to natural hazards, respond quickly to them, and recover afterwards. Mami Mizutori is the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, and head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction. Before that she served for twenty-seven years in the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Homolata Borah has worked towards reducing disaster risk for some of the most vulnerable communities living in the world's largest inhabited river island of Majuli in the state of Assam in India. Produced by Jane Thurlow

The rising spate of building collapse in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, the economic nerve centre of the country, is putting worrying shivers down the spine of investors, the government and the general public primarily in regard to the enormous financial, economic and social implications. According to documents from the Building Collapse Prevention Guild, at least 271 buildings have collapsed in Nigeria over the past ten years, accounting for 50 per cent of the 541 reported cases in Nigeria between 1974 and 2022.The incidence of buildings collapsing in Nigeria has gotten to an alarming level that it comes as no surprise that the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction ranked Nigeria number one in the frequency and intensity of building collapse in Africa, a poor representation of a country striving for sustainable development and economic growth.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4581134/advertisement

   في هذه الحلقة نواصل مناقشتنا (بالعربية) حول الزلزال المدمر الذي ضرب تركيا وسوريا في فبراير 2023. نتحدث عن آخر الإحصائيات والتحديثات حول الكارثة ، ونناقش مواضيع مهمة مثل انتشار المعلومات كاذبة في أوقات الكوارث. بالإضافة إلى ذلك ، نشرح كيف يمكن للناس معرفة ما إذا كانت منازلهم مصممةضد مثل هذه المخاطر الطبيعية ، ونقدم المشورة للأشخاص الذين يرغبون في بناء أو شراء منازل جديدة في هذا الصدد.   In this episode, we continue our discussion (in Arabic) about the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria in February 2023. We talk about the latest statistics and updates on the disaster, and we discuss critical topics such as the spread of false information in times of disaster. Additionally, we explain how people can know if their houses are designed to survive such natural hazards, and we give advice to people who want to build or buy new houses in that regard.   عامر حمد عيسى أبو خلف مرشح دكتوراه و باحث مساعد في معهد فلوريدا لمرونة البيئة المبنية. عامر مهندس إنشائي ويبحث في إدارة المخاطر وتصميم السلامة مع التركيز على المخاطر الطبيعية ، والبيئة المبنية ، وإدارة الأزمات ، والتخطيط للطوارئ. عامر أيضًا مؤلف في أهم المجلات العلمية في هذا المجال ، بما في ذلك المجلة الدولية للحد من مخاطر الكوارث ، والوقاية من الكوارث وإدارتها ، والمخاطر الطبيعية مجد برقاش مهندس مدني وطالب دراسات عليا في كلية الأمير حسين بن عبد الله الثاني للدراسات الدولية ، الجامعة الأردنية ، متخصص في حل النزاعات. مجد حاصل على شهادة معهد إدارة المشاريع ولديه أكثر من 12 عامًا من الخبرة في صناعة البناء. عمل مجد في العديد من مشاريع الطاقة النظيفة والنفط والغاز بين الشرق الأوسط وأمريكا الجنوبية   Amer Hamad Issa Abukhalaf is a Ph.D. candidate and research assistant at the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience. Amer is a structural engineer and he researches risk management and safety design with a focus on natural hazards, built environment, crisis management, and emergency planning. Amer is also a published author in top journals in the field, including the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Prevention and Management, and Natural Hazards. Majd Bargash is a civil engineer and a grad student at Prince Hussein Bin Abdulla II College of International Studies, University of Jordan, majoring in Conflict Resolution. Majd is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified practitioner and has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Majd worked in several clean energy and oil and gas projects between the Middle East and South America     Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @DisastersDecon Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!    Our guests: Amer Abukhalaf (@AbukhalafAmer) Majd Bargash (@majdbargash89)   Music this week from "Falling Forward" by Kevin Graham. 

Natural and technological hazards are a fact of life, and disasters can strike anytime. The frequency and severity of these events are on the rise, and they can cause significant loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption. In recent years, we have seen hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and other disasters affect communities around the world. While focusing on local loss reduction is essential, it is time to adopt a broader approach considering the global context of these hazards, environmental sustainability, and social resiliency.https://emnmedia.com/https://emnetwork.substack.com/ Get full access to The Emergency Management Network at emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

The WHO have described last week's Turkey-Syria earthquake as one of Europe's worst natural disasters in the last 100 years. David Aaronovitch finds out why it was so deadly.Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room are:Stephen Hicks, Seismologist at University College London Professor Dina D'Ayala, Co-Director of the Earthquake and People Interaction Centre at UCL, and UNESCO Chair on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering. Firdevs Robinson, London-based journalist, broadcaster and commentator specializing on Turkey, the Middle East, Caucasus and Freedom of the Media. Dr Lina Khatib, Director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham HouseProducers: Kirsteen Knight, Dan Gordon and Ben Carter Production Coordinators: Janet Staples and Siobhan Reed Sound mix: Rod Farquhar Editors: Richard Vadon and Charlotte McDonald

 في هذه الحلقة ، ولأول مرة باللغة العربية ، نتحدث عن الزلزال المدمر الذي ضرب تركيا وسوريا يوم الاثنين 6 فبراير 2023 ، مخلفًا وراءه أكثر من 28000 حالة وفاة. نناقش تأثير الزلازل على البيئة المبنية في الشرق الأوسط ، وفي بلاد الشام على وجه الخصوص ، ونتحدث عن العوامل المختلفة التي تساهم في تحويل هذه الأخطار الطبيعية إلى كوارث واسعة النطاق   In this episode, and for the first time in Arabic, we talk about the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday, February the 6th, 2023, leaving behind more than 28,000 deaths. We discuss the impact of earthquakes on the built environment in the Middle East, and in the Levant particularly, and we talk about the different factors that contribute to turning such natural hazards into large-scale disasters.   عامر حمد عيسى أبو خلف مرشح دكتوراه و باحث مساعد في معهد فلوريدا لمرونة البيئة المبنية. عامر مهندس إنشائي ويبحث في إدارة المخاطر وتصميم السلامة مع التركيز على المخاطر الطبيعية ، والبيئة المبنية ، وإدارة الأزمات ، والتخطيط للطوارئ. عامر أيضًا مؤلف في أهم المجلات العلمية في هذا المجال ، بما في ذلك المجلة الدولية للحد من مخاطر الكوارث ، والوقاية من الكوارث وإدارتها ، والمخاطر الطبيعية مجد برقاش مهندس مدني وطالب دراسات عليا في كلية الأمير حسين بن عبد الله الثاني للدراسات الدولية ، الجامعة الأردنية ، متخصص في حل النزاعات. مجد حاصل على شهادة معهد إدارة المشاريع ولديه أكثر من 12 عامًا من الخبرة في صناعة البناء. عمل مجد في العديد من مشاريع الطاقة النظيفة والنفط والغاز بين الشرق الأوسط وأمريكا الجنوبية   Amer Hamad Issa Abukhalaf is a Ph.D. candidate and research assistant at the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience. Amer is a structural engineer and he researches risk management and safety design with a focus on natural hazards, built environment, crisis management, and emergency planning. Amer is also a published author in top journals in the field, including the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Prevention and Management, and Natural Hazards.   Majd Bargash is a civil engineer and a grad student at Prince Hussein Bin Abdulla II College of International Studies, University of Jordan, majoring in Conflict Resolution. Majd is a Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified practitioner and has over 12 years of experience in the construction industry. Majd worked in several clean energy and oil and gas projects between the Middle East and South America.     Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @DisastersDecon Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!    Our guests: Amer Abukhalaf (@AbukhalafAmer) Majd Bargash (@majdbargash89)   Music this week from "Falling Forward" by Kevin Graham. 

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Unjournal's 1st eval is up: Resilient foods paper (Denkenberger et al) & AMA ~48 hours, published by david reinstein on February 6, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. The Unjournal: reporting some progress (Link: our main page, see also our post Unjournal: Call for participants and research.) Our group (curating articles and evaluations) is now live on Sciety HERE. The first evaluated research project (paper) has now been posted HERE . First evaluation: Denkenberger et al Our first evaluation is for "Long Term Cost-Effectiveness of Resilient Foods for Global Catastrophes Compared to Artificial General Intelligence Safety", by David Denkenberger, Anders Sandberg, Ross Tieman, and Joshua M. Pearce, published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.These three reports and ratings (see a sample below) come from three experts with (what we believe to be) complementary backgrounds (note, these evaluators agreed to be identified rather than remain anonymous): Alex Bates: An award-winning cost-effectiveness analyst with some background in considering long-term and existential risks Scott Janzwood: A political scientist and Research Director at the Cascade Institute Anca Hanea: A senior researcher and applied probabilist based at the Centre of Excellence for Biosecurity Risk Analysis (CEBRA) at the University of Melbourne. She has done prominent research into eliciting and aggregating (expert) judgments, working with the RepliCATS project. These evaluations were, overall, fairly involved. They engaged with specific details of the paper as well as overall themes, directions, and implications. While they were largely positive about the paper, they did not seem to pull punches. Some examples of their feedback and evaluation below (direct quotes). Extract of evaluation content Bates: I'd be surprised if I ever again read a paper with such potential importance to global priorities. My view is that it would be premature to reallocate funding from AI Risk reduction to resilient food on the basis of this paper alone. I think the paper would have benefitted from more attention being paid to the underlying theory of cost-effectiveness motivating the investigation. Decisions made in places seem to have multiplied uncertainty which could have been resolved with a more consistent approach to analysis. The most serious conceptual issue which I think needs to be resolved before this can happen is to demonstrate that ‘do nothing' would be less cost-effective than investing $86m in resilient foods, given that the ‘do nothing' approach would potentially include strong market dynamics leaning towards resilient foods.". Janzwood the authors' cost-effectiveness model, which attempts to decrease uncertainty about the potential uncertainty-reducing and harm/likelihood-reducing 'power' of resilient food R&D and compare it to R&D on AGI safety, is an important contribution" It would have been useful to see a brief discussion of some of these acknowledged epistemic uncertainties (e.g., the impact of resilient foods on public health, immunology, and disease resistance) to emphasize that some epistemic uncertainty could be reduced by exactly the kind of resilient food R&D they are advocating for. Hanea: The structure of the models is not discussed. How did [they] decide that this is a robust structure (no sensitivity to structure performed as far as I understood)" It is unclear if the compiled data sets are compatible. I think the quantification of the model should be documented better or in a more compact way." The authors also responded in detail. Some excerpts: The evaluations provided well thought out and constructively critical analysis of the work, pointing out several assumptions which could impact findings of the paper while also recognizing the value of the work in spite of s...

The rapid 10 degree Celsius rise in temperature across large parts of Europe before Christmas was “brutal” but it could be the shape of things to come, the UN Meteorological Organization WMO, said on Friday. In an interview with UN News's Daniel Johnson, Cyrille Honoré, head of the UN agency's Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Services Branch, explains the science behind unusual weather patterns in Europe and elsewhere. 

The rapid 10 degree Celsius rise in temperature across large parts of Europe before Christmas was “brutal” but it could be the shape of things to come, the UN Meteorological Organization WMO, said on Friday. In an interview with UN News's Daniel Johnson, Cyrille Honoré, head of the UN agency's Disaster Risk Reduction and Public Services Branch, explains the science behind unusual weather patterns in Europe and elsewhere. 

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that over the past 20 years, 1.2 million people have been killed by more than 7,000 disasters. It estimates the economic damage at just under $3 trillion. It also found that when compared to the 1980s and 1990s, this impact has almost doubled. Countries are working to become...

Welcome to another school year, and another season of #UndeterredByKen – a podcast about Arts, Politics, Community, and Culture. We are on week 6 of our NSTP Journal Series in Undeterred By Ken. Totoo bang the Filipino is resilient? Lagi na lang may bagyo at sakuna sa Pilipinas, may natutuhan ba tayo? Nasaan ang preparedness at risk management sa panahon ng sakuna? Let's quickly discuss the challenges and ways to improve Disaster Risk Reduction Management in the Philippines through NSTP in the new episode of my podcast. #ArtistaNgBayan #TheaterArts #NSTP #CitizenshipTraining #UniversityofthePhilippines =============================== Stream my podcast on these platforms:

Authors Francis Clarence Chua and Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra discussed further their research entitled "Framework for the Priority Actions of Filipino Physical Therapists in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management." They explained how even entry-level physical therapists can contribute to DRRM efforts and what it would entail to promote and raise awareness of the practice of PTs in this field. Ryan Rolliane Simon, a local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management officer, provided some background on the tasks of the local DRRM council and how physical therapists can participate in it. ---- The guests ----- Francis Clarence Chua, PTRP is an Instructor I at the Mariano Marcos State University. Cheryll Didi Nellie Obra, PhD is a Professor I at the Mariano Marcos State University. Dr. Obra's most recent recognition was the 2022 Outstanding Professional of the Year (in the field of Physical Therapy) awarded by the Professional Regulation Commission. Ryan Rolliane Simon is a Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer III in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte ----- About Behind the Research ------ Behind the Research is brought to you by PT MEAL Podcast and the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy (PhJPT), the official journal of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA). In this new segment, we invite authors of select articles published in the journal to discuss further their studies, their results, and many things related to their topic. The goal is to share the research with a larger audience, make it accessible and applicable, highlight the context behind it, join the conversation sparked by the research, and inspire others to conduct research. Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy: https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ptmealpodcast/support

Disaster risk: Half the world lacks effective early warning systems WFP calls for urgent action to reduce hunger Southeast Asia trade unions strive for fairer, more sustainable economy

How Do We Take Emergency Management Seriously If We Do Not Support Research?There has been a debate about whether or not someone should have a college degree to be an emergency manager. The second side of the argument is whether we should have emergency management degree programs. For full disclosure, I am an emergency management educator. If you read or listen to the Emergency Management Network, you know that I also write and research trends in emergency management. The field of emergency management is "the discipline and profession of applying science, technology, planning, and management to deal with extreme events that can injure or kill large numbers of people, do extensive property damage, and disrupt community life. When such events occur and cause extensive harm, they are called disasters" (Hoetmer, 1991). This definition eloquently defines emergency management, explaining what a disaster is, and exemplifies how academia and research provide conceptual and practical tools for emergency managers. Researchers tell us who we are, what we do, how and why we do the things we do, and provide guidance and advice as to where we should be going.Emergency management relies on researchers to observe, evaluate, and provide references and reports offering recommendations; reflect on how and what we have done; and help us define, recognize, and understand the multitude of issues we face in emergency management. Dr. Carol Cwick argues that similar disciplines fund research through education programs and advance beyond a mere job to a profession. She continues by stressing that without higher education programs, the field of emergency management is doomed to disappear and be absorbed by public safety programs. Her full interview will be published soon. How do we take a field or discipline seriously if we do not research the issues and the programs' effectiveness? There are areas of study dedicated to the supply chain in the business world. They study disruptions, forecast needs and increasing product varieties, shorter product life cycles, ever-growing expectations of consumers, and rising cost competition due to globalization. The business makes forecasting essential to matching supply with demand. Hundreds of publications, TV news programming, think tanks, and thousands of books are dedicated to business research. You rarely hear people questioning the need for business and MBA education programs.  Over the last few decades, Scholars researching emergency management have accumulated literature. This has opened great opportunities for further development of EM theories and strategies.I was asked why we even care to do disaster research. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction estimates that globally from 2000 to 2012, disasters killed 1.2 million people, affected 2.9 billion others, and claimed $1.7 trillion in material damage. The United States has moved into a "new normal" of frequent, billion-dollar hurricanes, eight of the ten costliest occurring since 2004. The Department of Defense warns that climate change threatens national security and will cause global political instability due to "prolonged drought and flooding … food shortages, desertification, population dislocation, mass migration, and sea level rise." Not a week goes by without news of a new technological "accident" and the long-term malignant impacts of chemicals, radiation, plastics, and petroleum—the material markers of technological society—on our bodies, communities, and the planet.How do Colleges and Universities Make A Difference In Emergency Management? Academic research looks beyond emergency management's immediate needs; the university's role involves exploring all phases of disaster.  As an institution of higher education and research, they, by definition, are responsible for contributing to the body of knowledge for emergency management. And to society as a whole. In addition to expanding education programs, institutions study the intersection of disasters and policy. An example of how research contributes to society is the studies completed on post-disaster homelessness.  The roles of universities in researchResearch may be one of the most misunderstood components of emergency management. It is often regarded by disaster responders as an esoteric undertaking carried out by individuals with little understanding of "the real world" and less understanding of disaster issues.In reality, research into disasters is one of the most vital functions that can be carried out by those involved in such events. I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Daniel P. Aldrich, Director of the Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. He researches post-disaster recovery. Aldrich's book "Black Wave: How Networks and Governance Shaped Japan's 3/11 Disasters" is an excellent example of how disaster research can shape policy and how emergency management professionals approach preparedness and recovery. I am not arguing that we need to have a bunch of academics lead the way. The best disaster researchers are practitioners with substantial experience in disaster response and planning because they know what questions must be asked. The research is to determine the truth about the event itself. As Craig Fugate stated, lessons learned and not implemented are lessons observed. Mistakes and missed steps will continuously be repeated without such efforts and application of the resulting knowledge to the disaster planning and response process.Until the last decade, disaster research had been limited to narrative descriptions of the event(s) that precipitated the disaster, reports on the number of persons killed, injured, or displaced, and descriptions of what interventions were or were not applied. After Action Reports (AAR) could be a way for researchers to learn how to improve response and explore how effective planning and exercises are. Unfortunately, many of these reports have been biased and self-serving, as the responding agencies have performed them. AARs have had little value in eliminating or modifying hazards, reducing risks, improving capacities, reducing vulnerability, enhancing preparedness for responses to future events, or designing and implementing future relief activities. AARs do not give much insight into how the response and actions may affect future responses. Disaster research is performed retrospectively, after the impact phase, and during the recovery activities. This is because collecting information during a disaster has ethical considerations and may be deemed inappropriate. The design, acceptance, and implementation of such studies in these settings remain tasks for the future. Universities and other agencies should jointly consider and improve the above matter. Why Emergency Management Must Support Education ProgramsThe roles of universities span all phases of the disaster cycle. The university is essential during the impact, emergency phase, risk reduction strategies, preparedness, and mitigation. The roles of the university in disaster management include disaster education, relief, and support to the affected community, and grasping the situation from a research perspective. We also have significant roles in mid-term and long-term support, such as academic contributions, policy proposals, A university also has a role in educating, developing scenarios, and providing basic and advanced training. Furthermore, by establishing coalitions, it becomes possible for the university to do research suited to the needs of the particular community.Universities provide a universe of knowledge and expertise that can be readily mobilized when needed. It is often in the interdisciplinary overlap of professional domains where the solutions lie. Universities can readily provide the breadth and width of skills conducive to finding the optimum solutions. With strong management skills and available assets, academia can make a significant and lasting contribution to the profession of emergency management.Register HereSupporters https://www.disastertech.com/https://www.titanhst.com/https://www.ndemevent.com/ Get full access to The Emergency Management Network at emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Disaster summit calls for more early warning systems UNHCR expands aid to Ukrainian refugees in Poland UN chief condemns recent deadly attacks in Afghanistan

Two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be tempting to think that for many of us, the worst is over. The reality is that the fallout from the coronavirus could last a decade, and not only in the health sector, scientists have said in a new UN-backed report. To ensure that we're better prepared for the next global shock, governments everywhere need to take stock of the vulnerabilities that have been exposed nationally - and internationally - by the pandemic, as UN News' Daniel Johnson hears now, from Mami Mizutori, head of the UN Office of Disaster Risk Reduction, Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization and first, Peter Gluckman, who's President of the International Science Council.

*) Ukraine fires at Russian village - Russian official Russia says several buildings have been damaged in the Golovchino village in Russia's Belgorod province which came under fire from Ukraine. Hours earlier, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov [Veeyacheslav Gladkov] said at least two people were hurt in an attack on another village, Zhuravlyovka. He did not specify whether the two attacks were cases of artillery or mortar shelling or missile strikes. *) Erdogan, Guterres reaffirm goal to end conflict in Ukraine Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres have reaffirmed their "common objective" of ending hostilities in Ukraine in a meeting in Ankara. The two leaders "stressed the urgent need for effective access through humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians and deliver much needed assistance". Guterres also expressed his support for Türkiye's "on-going diplomatic efforts in relation to the war in Ukraine." The UN chief and Erdogan "agreed to stay in contact to follow up on ongoing initiatives." *) Kim vows to 'strengthen' North Korea's nuclear weapons North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to strengthen the country's nuclear weapons programme during a speech at a high-profile military parade in Pyongyang. Kim said his country would continue to take steps to strengthen and develop the nation's nuclear capabilities at the fastest pace. Pyongyang has carried out more than a dozen weapons tests this year, including firing an intercontinental ballistic missile at full range for the first time since 2017. *) UN: World to be hit harder by disasters A disaster-weary globe will be hit harder in the coming years by even more catastrophes colliding in an interconnected world, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction warned in a report. If current trends continue, the world will go from around 400 disasters per year in 2015 to an onslaught of about 560 catastrophes a year by 2030, according to the report. Report authors added that disasters are hitting poorer countries harder than richer ones, with recovery costs taking a bigger chunk out of the economy in nations that can't afford it. *) Elon Musk buys Twitter Tesla CEO Elon Musk has bought Twitter for 44 billion dollars, shifting control of the social media platform populated by millions of users and global leaders to the world's richest person. Musk pledged to protect free speech on the platform in a statement following the acquisition. However, experts and rights groups say there is a risk to human rights and personal safety as Musk seeks to privatise the platform and now has access to an immense amount of data.

Although Africa “pollutes less” as a continent than others such as Europe or the Americas, it's suffering disproportionately from the impact of climate change, with drought and flooding having a profound impact on food security and agriculture. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, a UN Assistant Secretary-General, and Director-General of the African Risk Capacity Group, a specialised agency of the African Union (AU) managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), was recently in Dubai taking part in the Entrepreneurship and Investment Forum there. UN News's Anshu Sharma caught up with him on the sidelines of the event. In this interview, he speaks about what the region needs to do in terms of disaster risk reduction and the five-year early warning plan to boost climate action in the African continent.

Although Africa “pollutes less” as a continent than others such as Europe or the Americas, it's suffering disproportionately from the impact of climate change, with drought and flooding having a profound impact on food security and agriculture. Ibrahima Cheikh Diong, a UN Assistant Secretary-General, and Director-General of the African Risk Capacity Group, a specialised agency of the African Union (AU) managed by the World Food Programme (WFP), was recently in Dubai taking part in the Entrepreneurship and Investment Forum there. UN News's Anshu Sharma caught up with him on the sidelines of the event. In this interview, he speaks about what the region needs to do in terms of disaster risk reduction and the five-year early warning plan to boost climate action in the African continent.