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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…
Responses to climate change in South Asia.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246362
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Impact of climate change on Vietnam's agriculture.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244830
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It will increase rainfall variability and extreme events such as droughts and floods, as well as raising temperatures. These effects may trigger cascading risks to economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266662
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Since late September rains have failed in the Amazon region, causing the most severe drought in over a century. Factors including El Nino, climate change and ongoing fires are…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283547
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The region is particularly vulnerable to climate change in terms of rising sea levels, water and food security, desertification, extreme weather events and socio-economic impacts…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281055
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While the current La Nina event has been more prolonged than usual, the drought effects are not unprecedented. However, they have been exacerbated by record heatwaves believed to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB277928
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Agricultural challenges.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB231950
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The Gulf countries experienced the heaviest rainfall in 75 years over the period April 14-18. Dubai was hit by precipitation levels of around 250 millimetres within 24 hours…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286682
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As experts predict a strong El Nino, Pacific countries are getting ready for extreme weather conditions.