natural disasters

The dry weather could result in prolonged droughts and haze affecting millions across the region as it did in 2015.

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The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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Non-government organisations play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion between refugees and host communities.

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Nearly two decades after the 2004 tsunami devastated the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, trauma from the disaster remains.

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Jakarta’s severe flooding is happening more often and with more intensity. A new approach might hold the key to moving forward.

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Building back smarter from floods is about more than infrastructure. As Australia is finding out, improvements to healthcare are key to the solution.

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Affordable and accurate, flood warnings have advanced to be a great tool to prevent disaster. But that’s proving to be only half the battle.

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