disaster recovery
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Asia
10 years after Nepal’s worst earthquake in decades, Himalayan region still unequipped for such disasters
From a research perspective, the reality for scientists – locally and from overseas – is that funding seldom comes unless…
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Malaysia deploys team to Myanmar as Southeast Asia offers condolences and help to quake-hit neighbours
Various Southeast Asian countries have also extended condolences to people affected by the quake. “On behalf of Malaysia, I extend…
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Only ‘narrow window’ remains to cope with rising climate disasters in Asia: UN report
BANGKOK: Disasters induced by climate change pose a more serious threat to the Asia-Pacific region than previously documented, according to…
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Commentary: Disaster relief dysfunction in Myanmar highlights failure of diplomatic efforts
RESTRICTIONS ON TRAVEL However, in the immediate aftermath, aid workers, both Rakhine and international, were prohibited from fully scaling up…
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