Tag:disaster

Human Welfare

UN pledges support after Zimbabwe declared drought a disaster

The United Nations has pledged to assist Zimbabwe in mobilising resources to address the El Nino-induced drought crisis. This commitment follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declaration...

Michael Simire - April 4, 2024

Disaster Risk Management

NEMA solicits synergy to tackle disasters in South-East

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for robust synergy among stakeholders to effectively mitigate and tackle disasters and emergencies in states within...

Michael Simire - April 28, 2023

Climate Change

Health risks related to climate change rising – UN

A new UN report says that health risks related to climate change are on the rise worldwide. At the same time, coordinated international responses...

admin - April 12, 2017

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World Wetlands Day: How wetlands reduce disaster impact

With the theme: “Wetlands for Disaster Risk Management”, mankind will on Thursday, 02 January celebrate the 2017 edition of the World Wetlands Day. The world...

admin - February 1, 2017

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Louisiana floods: Worst U.S. disaster since Sandy

The death toll from Louisiana’s flooding has risen to 11, as thousands of volunteers are rushing to assist the state stricken by what American...

admin - August 17, 2016

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Nigeria to implement global agenda on reducing disasters

Nigeria has set in motion processes to implement the newly adopted global framework to curb the risk of natural disasters. Tagged: “Sendai Framework for Disaster...

Michael Simire - August 10, 2015