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'Disaster diplomacy' to gather pace in South-east Asia

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ASEAN

The implications of diplomatic competition in South-east Asian humanitarian and disaster response activities.

Earthquakes will hit Mexico’s 2018 election

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MEXICO

Two major earthquakes hit southern and central Mexico on September 7 and 19, killing at least 340 people and damaging thousands of buildings. The disaster has sparked a public…

Flooding tests China’s crisis capabilities

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CHINA

On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic and a serious economic downturn exacerbated by trade frictions with the United States, the flooding poses yet another crisis for Beijing.

Further US green policy roll-back is likely

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UNITED STATES

Pruitt resigned after months of media pressure following allegations (which he denies) that he was too close with lobbying firms and made excessive expenses claims.

Caribbean prepares for 2015 hurricane season

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CARIBBEAN

Regional coordination in disaster preparedness and response.

Extreme weather puts South-eastern Europe under strain

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BALKANS

Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events that strain states' emergency response and fiscal resources. The latest wave of disasters showed no country in…

Rising emissions worsen global disaster risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate and disaster risk.

Rwandan agriculture strategy unlikely to be replicated

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RWANDA

Rwandan agricultural interventions.

Reconstruction of Libya's Derna will be difficult

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LIBYA

The Derna flood is the largest natural disaster to have hit Libya in decades, with at least 4,300 confirmed dead and 8,500 missing. The public have accused east and west-based…

Volcano highlights Chile's long-term relief shortfall

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CHILE

Although it caused no deaths or serious injuries, the eruption has important economic implications for one of the country's key agricultural and salmon-farming regions. Together…