Hotter Temperatures, More Severe Hurricanes Predicted for 2024
Climatologist advises Caribbean community to prepare Loop News March 20, 2024 07:00 PM ET According to a climatologist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), this summer’s heat is poised to rival the extremes of 2023. Dr Cedric Van Meerbeeck says 2024 is shaping up to be a year of climate extremes for […]
Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds
By Tulip Mazumdar; Global health correspondent; 21 March 2024; Updated 22 March 2024; BBC Working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women, according to new research from India. The study found that the risks to mothers-to-be are significantly higher than previously thought. Researchers say hotter summers can affect […]
GWP-C and Partners Launch 2024 Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition with US$4,000 in Seed Funding Available
from Global Water Partnership – Caribbean The Young Caribbean Water Entrepreneurs Shark Tank Competition seeks to provide a unique opportunity for young persons from the Caribbean, aged 18 to 34 years, to pitch innovative and impactful water-related project ideas to support better water resources management in their community, country or the Caribbean region. Overview Global […]
Register Now: Virtual Workshop – Advancing Water Quality Through Blockchain Technology
from Global Water Partnership – Caribbean As the world grapples with escalating water challenges, the Caribbean region seeks innovative solutions to safeguard its precious water resources. In this pursuit, the Global Water Partnership Caribbean (GWP-C) invites you to a groundbreaking workshop titled “Advancing Water Quality through Blockchain Technology,” scheduled for Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, from 9:00 am […]
$500K Sand Dune Designed to Protect Coastal Homes Washes Away in Just 3 Days
https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/dan-ladden-hall; The Daily Beast In a drastic attempt to protect their beachfront homes, residents in Salisbury, Massachusetts, invested $500,000 in a sand dune to defend against encroaching tides. After being completed last week, the barrier made from 14,000 tons of sand lasted just 72 hours before it was completely washed away, according to WCVB. “We got […]
[Resilient-Cities] Upcoming training courses in May and June from ADPC
ADPC’s 2024 Training Course Schedule ADPC’s vision of safer communities and sustainable development through disaster risk reduction by providing specialized trainings and capacity development support to governments, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. The capacity development courses offered by the ADPC Academy (ACD) cover key areas of disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. We regularly update our training curricula […]