Posts Tagged ‘Natural Disasters’
Charting a Safer Future: How Guatemala’s Communities are Preparing for Natural Disasters
The latest Humanitarian Needs Overview estimates that 75% of the Guatemalan population live in areas at risk of climate hazards. The Central American country is poised to experience hurricanes, tropical storms, landslides and earthquakes throughout 2024, yet only one-third of municipalities have planned how to handle the impact of these events and implement basic services.…
Read MoreImproving Urban Resilience through Insurance Innovations in Colombia
By Lizzie Hickman On July 4, 2023, the Earth saw its hottest day since at least 1979, highlighting the increasing impact of climate change and extreme weather patterns. MedellÃn, Colombia, is particularly at risk of climate-related disasters due to its terrain and rainfall patterns. Colombia ranks 10th in terms of economic risk posed by natural…
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