Why We Underprepare for Disasters Robert Meyer and Howard Kunreuther “The Ostrich Paradox boldly addresses a key question of our time: Why are we humans so poor at dealing with disastrous risks, and what can we humans do about it? It is a must-read for everyone who cares about […]
Michael H. Glantz, with Robert J. Ross and Gavin G. Daugherty ISBN 978-1-896559-47-6 (pbk) 122 pages, 8.5 x 11, full color throughout. 40+ illustrations and maps. 200+ references with QR codes. China’s $4 trillion-dollar initiative launched in 2013 to finance infrastructure projects in more than 70 countries through […]
Report from World Bank Published on 07 Jun 2018 In Malawi, the impact of extreme weather events has significantly contributed to the recurrent crises of food insecurity. This analytical work was undertaken to assist the Government of Malawi to strengthen its efforts toward effectively responding to extreme weather-related events, especially El […]
editorial Climate Change has become a global phenomenon that is subsequently triggered by various man-made and natural factors. Deforestation and industrial wastes and pollutants have continued to increase carbon emissions which have caused global warming. In the post industrial situation, countries are being forced to face the grim […]
