The interacting effects of multiple hazards pose a substantial challenge to poverty reduction
and national development. Yet, social vulnerability to multiple hazards is a relatively …

Himalayan countries face many ecological challenges, including biodiversity loss and the
many threats of climate change. In response, these countries are implementing Nature …

In recent years, climate change has caused a significant increase in the natural disaster risk
on a global scale, posing a great threat to humans and ecosystems. In addition to natural …

Understating of forest functioning is crucial for ensuring the sustainable flow of forest
ecosystem services. Climate regulation service of a forest ecosystem can be ensured …

Mountainous regions are highly hazardous, and these hazards often lead to loss of human
life. The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH), like many mountainous regions, is the site of multiple …

Todays, climate change, along with its impact on people's livelihood, is considered as one of
the most important challenges facing human societies. Regarded as one of the most …

Abstract Indian Gangatic Plain is food basket of the country and vulnerable to variety of
factors. The western region of the Gangatic plain is worst affected due to river bank erosion …

Property buyout is one of the most frequently preferred flood mitigation applications by
decision-makers for long-term risk reduction. Due to its high-level funding requirements as a …

The paper examines how local-level institutions mitigate landslide hazards in southeast
Bangladesh. In this context, sixteen sub-districts (Upazila) were selected as sample sites …

Urban poor with limited resources and residing in precarious informal settlements are often
one of the most vulnerable populations to climate variability and change. The present study …