Please find below links to recent news about some aspects of disaster resilience…
Recent emergencies/disaster
9 dead in Turkey after magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes western Iran https://globalnews.ca/news/6585553/9-dead-earthquake-turkey/
Parts of Jakarta continue to be flooded this rainy season https://coconuts.co/jakarta/news/dozens-of-neighborhoods-in-jakarta-flooded-following-days-of-torrential-rain/
Flood-hit communities brace for more torrential downpours as winter storms continue to ravage Britain https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8034343/UK-WEATHER-Britain-heads-wettest-February-30-years-rain-floods-South-Wales-Scotland.html
Peru – 3 Killed in Tacna Flash Floods http://floodlist.com/america/peru-tacna-flash-floods-february-2020
South Africa – Deadly Flash Floods in KwaZulu-Natal http://floodlist.com/africa/south-africa-lash-floods-kwazulunatal-february-2020
Ecuador – Rain Triggers Flooding in 3 Provinces http://floodlist.com/america/ecuador-floods-manabi-eloro-and-moronasantiago-february-2020
Indonesia – Deadly Flash Floods in Yogyakarta http://floodlist.com/asia/indonesia-floods-yogyakarta-february-2020
Bolivia – Evacuations and Rescues After Flash Floods in Cochabamba http://floodlist.com/america/bolivia-floods-cochabamba-february-2020
Malawi – Floods in Lilongwe After Heavy Rain http://floodlist.com/africa/malawi-central-region-floods-february-2020
Peru – Massive Flooding and Mudslides in Cusco Leave 3 Dead, 20 Missing http://floodlist.com/america/peru-flood-mudslide-santa-teresa-cusco-february-2020
Flash floods hit Jakarta https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/221953?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Colombia – 8 Dead After Flash Floods and Landslides in Santander and Caldas http://floodlist.com/america/colombia-floods-landslides-in-santander-caldas-february-2020
Ireland – Shannon River Floods After Wet February http://floodlist.com/europe/ireland-shannon-river-floods-february-2020
Indonesia – 9 Dead in Jakarta Region as Floods Worsen http://floodlist.com/asia/indonesia-greater-jakarta-floods-february-2020worsen
UK – More Evacuations in England as Rivers Remain High http://floodlist.com/europe/united-kingdom/uk-evacuations-england-floods-february-2020
Volcanic activity worldwide 27 Feb 2020: Stromboli volcano, Klyuchevskoy, Popocatépetl, Merapi https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/volcano-activity/news/99063/Volcanic-activity-worldwide-27-Feb-2020-Stromboli-volcano-Klyuchevskoy-Popocatepetl-Merapi-Ibu.html
Extreme Weather and Climate Change
These floods bear all the hallmarks of climate change https://www.ciwem.org/news/austerity-flooding
New Source of Climate Pressure for Companies: Workers https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-source-of-climate-pressure-for-companies-workers-115818616014
Thousands rally across Australia for climate justice https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/photos-thousands-rally-across-australia-climate-justice
Getting to zero net emissions in 2050 is going to be tough https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/23/getting-to-zero-net-emissions-in-2050-is-going-to-be-tough-but-labor-committing-to-it-is-a-damn-good-thing?CMP=share_btn_tw
It’s Official: Chicago Has Declared a Climate Emergency. Now What https://news.wttw.com/2020/02/19/it-s-official-chicago-has-declared-climate-emergency-now-what#.XlLoIsjgTeU.twitter
After a summer of mega-fires, the dramatic shift in thinking about climate change has not come from the public, or from politicians. It has come from business https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/bushfires-push-business-on-to-the-front-foot-20200223-p543jv.html
New government data shows slight drop in Australia’s emissions, amid new coal fight https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/new-government-data-shows-slight-drop-in-australia-s-emissions-amid-new-coal-fight-20200223-p543jp.html
Meeting climate change targets has for the first time emerged as a greater priority for voters than keeping energy prices down https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/newspoll-voters-deliver-verdict-on-bushfires-crisis/news-story/c1b975bc12a19fbdfbd75d162da9b299
World’s top climate negotiator condemns Australian response to climate change https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/world-top-climate-negotiator-condemns-australian-response-bushfi/11989658
‘Extraordinary’ fires burnt at historical size, beyond climate projections https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/extraordinary-fires-burnt-at-historical-size-beyond-climate-projections-20200224-p543u4.html
Catastrophic fires have generated intensified public responses in favour of transformative climate change action https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-020-0712-5
Under attack from climate change, Colombia’s farmers befriend nature https://www.reuters.com/article/colombia-floods-climate-change/feature-under-attack-from-climate-change-colombias-farmers-befriend-nature-idUSL8N29Q4BV
The last ice age tells us why we need to care about a 2℃ change in temperature https://theconversation.com/the-last-ice-age-tells-us-why-we-need-to-care-about-a-2-change-in-temperature-126923?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=footertwitterbutton
On climate change, where does Tampa Bay go from here? https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2020/02/25/on-climate-change-where-does-tampa-bay-go-from-here-column/
Why Climate Change and Poverty Are Inextricably Linked https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/climate-change-is-connected-to-poverty/
Antarctica’s Eagle Island undergoes large-scale snowmelt as February sees new high temperatures https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-25/nasa-shows-alarming-ice-melt-on-antarcticas-eagle-island/11999476
Bohai Bay: the Chinese region disappearing inch by inch https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2020/feb/24/bohai-bay-the-chinese-region-disappearing-inch-by-inch-in-pictures?CMP=share_btn_tw
Australia needs to commit to target of net-zero emissions by 2050 https://independentaustralia.net/environment/environment-display/australia-needs-to-commit-to-target-of-net-zero-emissions-by-2050,13633#.XlbJo_Ow9VA.twitter
Australia is heating faster than the global average, and extreme heat days are on the rise. Doctors say there’s clear evidence that it’s killing people prematurely https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2020/feb/27/killer-heat-how-a-warming-land-is-changing-australia-forever
Rio Tinto announces $1bn spend to reach net zero emissions by 2050 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/26/rio-tinto-announces-1bn-spend-to-reach-net-zero-emissions-by-2050
Disaster risk reduction
Christchurch nine years on: The reshaping of a city https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/119421238/christchurch-nine-years-on-the-reshaping-of-a-city
More than 11,000 homes in England to be built on land at high risk of flooding https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/23/more-than-11000-homes-to-be-built-on-land-at-high-risk-of-flooding?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Tweet
UK flood defence plans are inadequate, warn scientists https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/23/uk-flood-defence-plans-inadequate-warn-scientists?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Unprecedented burn area of Australian mega forest fires https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-020-0716-1
The Pitt review predicted the current crisis in 2008. Why did Conservative governments refuse to listen? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/feb/23/tories-ignored-flood-advice-austerity-pitt-review
Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51620992
Chief Resilience Officers from around the world announce the evolution and expansion of the Global Resilient Cities Network https://www.prnewswire.com/ae/news-releases/chief-resilience-officers-from-around-the-world-announce-the-evolution-and-expansion-of-the-global-resilient-cities-network-882592564.html
The US government insurance scheme for nuclear power plant accidents no longer makes sense https://thebulletin.org/2020/02/the-us-government-insurance-scheme-for-nuclear-power-plant-accidents-no-longer-makes-sense/
‘Teamwork’ helps city businesses during floods https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/18260847.teamwork-helps-city-businesses-floods/?ref=twtrec
£13m needed from Government for world-leading flood resilience centre in Scunthorpe https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/politics/ps13m-needed-government-world-leading-flood-resilience-centre-scunthorpe-1996264
Rewilding project aims to give Thames its flood plain back https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/27/rewilding-project-aims-give-thames-flood-plain-back
Asian cities urged to bolster defence against rising seas https://news.trust.org/item/20200226232503-h1k41/
Joint Hearing: An Examination of Federal Flood Maps in a Changing Climate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPcKcGgpTi8&feature=youtu.be
Emergency management
Economic impact of coronavirus outbreak deepens https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/feb/23/economic-impact-of-coronavirus-outbreak-deepens?CMP=share_btn_tw
Many Tornado Alley Residents With Disabilities Lack Safe Options In A Storm https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/18/798892939/many-tornado-alley-residents-with-disabilities-lack-safe-options-in-a-storm
United States Firefighting Resources Mobilized to Australia https://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_australia.htm
To Survive Disaster, Plan for the Worst https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/19/opinion/survive-disaster-plan-for-worst.html
Information needed from flood-hit Shrewsbury businesses to help lobby for support https://www.shropshirelive.com/business/2020/02/26/information-needed-from-flood-hit-shrewsbury-businesses-to-help-lobby-for-support/
You’re likely to get the coronavirus https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/02/covid-vaccine/607000/
Ironbridge flooding: Emergency evacuation as defences ‘overwhelmed’ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-51640880
Disaster education, communications and engagement
Study finds quarter of climate change tweets from bots https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51595285
Got a Google Maps link on floods? Careful, it’s misinformation, says BNPB https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/02/25/got-a-google-maps-link-on-floods-careful-its-misinformation-says-bnpb.html
How broadcast TV networks covered climate change in 2019 https://www.mediamatters.org/broadcast-networks/how-broadcast-tv-networks-covered-climate-change-2019
Psychology and Disasters
A new bushfire crisis is emerging as experts brace for an imminent surge in domestic violence https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-24/domestic-violence-anticipated-spike-bushfires-crisis/11980112
Sociology and disasters
Survival Of The Friendliest: How Our Close Friendships Help Us Thrive https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/02/22/807742275/survival-of-the-friendliest-how-our-close-friendships-help-us-thrive
Is Vulnerability an Outdated Concept? After Subjects and Spaces https://anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/napa.12132
Natural Hazards and Disaster Justice https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9789811504655
Disaster Resilience News 