Heatwaves and Fires Scorch Europe, Africa, and Asia
In June and July 2022, heatwaves struck Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, as temperatures climbed above 40…
Weather-Related Disasters Increase Over Past 50 Years, Causing More Damage but Fewer Deaths
A disaster related to a weather, climate or water hazard occurred every day on average over the past 50 years…
Disasters across the Globe are Interconnected: UN Report
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and droughts have been tearing across the globe at an unprecedented rate. The United…
CDRI is Now an ‘international Organization’
The Union Cabinet of India chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the categorization of the Coalition…
WHO Declares Monkeypox a Global Emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the global monkeypox outbreak a ‘public health emergency of international concern’ (PHEIC), one step…
Sasakawa Award-2022 Winners Promote Inclusion and Protection of Vulnerable People
Three individuals – Myriam Urzúa Venegas, Rajib Shaw and Glenn Suerte Felipe Banaguas – and three organizations – the Pacific…
Over 80% Emergency Response Infrastructures at Risk if a Quake Hits Uttarakhand
A seismic vulnerability assessment study of nearly 67% fire and emergency service building in the state, 60% police buildings and…
Around 4.9 Million Indians Displaced due to Natural Disaster
According to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), close to 50 lakh Indians were displaced in 2021 due to climate…
Desertification: ‘Droughts Reduced India’s GDP by up to 5% in 20 Years’
The frequency and duration of drought is increasing at an alarming rate across the world since the onset of the…
Japanese Encephalitis Claims Several Lives in Assam
Mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 44 lives across Assam till July 27, according to the state branch of the…
