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New FAO report reveals how the agriculture sector is affected by disasters
In addition to an analysis of disaster impact on the subsectors of fisheries, aquaculture and forestry, the report reveals a methodology for evaluating damage and loss.
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New study highlights many facets of environmental migration and complexity of policy responses
The publication gathers a variety of cases studies, such as Typhoon Bopha, planned development-induced migration from hydroelectric dams in China and the Lower Mekong Delta and slow-onset droughts displacing pastoralists in Kenya.
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Global emergency overview highlights Myanmar clashes, Colombia flooding, CAR insecurity and fighting in Syria and Mali
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises.
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Global emergency overview highlights crisis in Syria, Mali and CAR, and floods in Mozambique
The Global Overview is a weekly update that collates humanitarian information from a wide range of sources. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights fighting in Philippines, Syria, Mali, CAR and DR Congo
The Global Overview is a weekly update that collates humanitarian information from a wide range of sources. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights "Crising" landfall in Philippines, "Haruna" in Madagascar and continued clashes in Syria
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
Guatemala: Agencies target 1,500 families hit by earthquake with non-food aid
IOM and partners aim to establish basic living and sanitary conditions for people still living in temporary shelters
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Global emergency overview highlights plight of Syrian refugees, fighting in Mali and Peru floods
The number of Syrian refugees continued to rise, amounting to a total of 830,675, an increase of around 38,500 newly registered refugees or individuals awaiting registration in a week
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Global emergency overview highlights heavy fighting in Syria, floods in Mozambique and earthquakes in Solomon Islands
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights floods in Mozambique, violence in Syria and Mali
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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More disasters for Latin America in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Thousands of people are still dealing with the hurricane's effects, especially in Cuba where a lack of funding is hampering the response.
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Latest Global Emergency Overview highlights ongoing conflicts in Syria and Mali, measles outbreak in Pakistan and rains in the Philippines
The Global Overview collates information from a wide range of sources and displays this information in a manner that allows for quick comparison of different humanitarian crises. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights Indonesia floods, clashes in Sudan and displacement in Syria
Severe monsoon rains caused major flooding in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, affecting 250,000 people. According to UNAMID, ethnic clashes in Darfur displaced 70,000
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Global emergency overview highlights extreme weather conditions in Asia and Middle East
420,000 people in China’s southwest Guizhou province, 10,000 in India, 2 million in Bangladesh as well as vulnerable populations in Nepal and Kyrgyzstan were affected by cold temperatures
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Fiji: Government plans humanitarian response to Cyclone Evan; $18.7 million still needed
People in Fiji's informal settlements have extensive needs for both housing assistance and other non-food items.
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Latest Asia-Pacific disaster map highlights damage caused by tropical storms
Assessments are under-way in Samoa and Solomon Islands. The Government of Fiji is expected to complete a Humanitarian Action Plan this week.
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Global emergency overview highlights rebels' advance in CAR, Storm Auring in the Philippines
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Global emergency overview highlights extensive damage caused by Tropical Storm Wukong and violence in CAR
The Global Overview is a weekly update that provides a snapshot of current humanitarian priorities and recent events. Its primary objective is to rapidly inform humanitarian decision makers by presenting a summary of major humanitarian crises, both recent and protracted.
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Philippines: Death toll from Tropical Storm Wukong (Quinta) rises to 20
Almost 58,000 people are served in 60 evacuation centers in Bicol and Western Visayas, while nearly 974,000 remain displaced in the areas hit by Typhoon Bopha