Can't afford to wait: why disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation plans in Asia are still failing millions of people

  Available online: https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/cant-afford-to-wait-why-disast [...]

This briefing note is calling for governments across Asia to increase efforts to address climate-related disasters – and for them to be backed by regional and global institutions and with fair contributions from wealthy countries. It argues that greater investment is needed in development that is resilient to climate change and disasters, and more effective assistance is needed for those at risk. Without it, disasters on the scale of super-typhoon Haiyan could fast become the norm, not the exception.

Language(s): English

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