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Natural Disasters
April 29, 2015
Tragedy in Nepal
By Vishal Arora
As the death toll from the earthquake rises, survivors struggle to put their lives back together.
April 27, 2015
In Nepal Earthquake's Aftermath, India and China Respond
By Ankit Panda
Both India and China have reacted swiftly to Nepal's calls for assistance after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake on Saturday.
April 25, 2015
Nepal Hit By Powerful 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake, Death Toll Approaches 900
By Stephen Groves
On Saturday, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, doing considerable damage and claiming hundreds of lives.
April 21, 2015
Natural Disasters: Preparing for the Big One
By Martin Lasater
The vulnerable Asia-Pacific needs broader engagement in disaster planning
April 11, 2015
200 Years Ago, Asia Saw the Greatest Volcanic Eruption in Human History
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
The eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 was a spectacular natural event that affected the entire world.
April 01, 2015
Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai
By Christopher Hobson
Japan hosts a disaster conference but doesn't incorporate the lessons of 2011.
March 18, 2015
4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness
By Mina Pollmann
While hosting a UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan shares hard lessons from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
March 11, 2015
Getting Disaster Resilience Right
By Shamshad Akhtar
In a region prone to disasters, a major conference must draw on the lessons of the past.
December 23, 2014
Aceh Ten Years After the Tsunami
By Sebastian Strangio
The region has made impressive progress on rebuilding infrastructure, but the mental scars remain.
September 01, 2014
What Can We Do to Tackle Disaster Risks in Small Island Developing States?
By Tadateru Konoe
Vulnerable to natural disasters, small islands developing states need both local and global expertise.
April 26, 2014
Pacific Partnership: Can an Expensive Exercise Deliver More Value?
By Eileen Natuzzi
Eight years in, it is time to reassess the program, its strengths and its weaknesses.
December 11, 2012
A Point of Comparison
Tim LaRocco offers his thoughts on Hurricane Sandy from Cambodia — a land also impacted by natural disaster.