Eco-DRR Newsletter Issue 210 This week in Cancun: is at the Global Platform on DRR

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Issue 210 May 15 - 19, 2017

Newsletter on ecosystems-based risk reduction and climate change adaptation

PEDRR Shoutout : At the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction, 22-26 May, Cancun, Mexico

Scientific Corner

Assessing Mozambique’s exposure to coastal climate hazards and erosion

The newly published journal article has adopted the Exposure Index (EI) method to calculate the exposure of Mozambique’s coastline to coastal hazards. Based on the results, they have assessed the importance of the natural habitats in reducing exposure to coastal hazards. The information has enabled local officials to design effective coastal plans and increase the coastal resilience in Mozambique. Read the full article here.

Opinion

Nature to the rescue: Using ecosystem services to reduce flood risks

Saskia Marijinissen of the UN Development Programme shares her reflections on ecosystem-based flood risk management approach. Originally from the Netherlands, a country that is built on a massive flood plain, she understood very well how heavy infrastructure worked to protect people from flooding. In this opinion piece, she discusses how nature-based solutions are increasingly adopted in different countries and could be a good alternative to heavy infrastructure. Check out the full blog here.

New Publication
Water Shocks: Wetlands & Human Migration in the Sahel

Earlier this month, Wetlands International launched a new report entitled, ‘Water Shocks: Wetlands & Human Migration in the Sahel’, which is now available online. It highlights the worsening condition of wetlands in the Sahel and how wetlands degradation is undermining people’s well-being and resulting in migration. Learn more here.

Resilience and Resource Efficiency in Cities

Cities are home to over half the world’s population and account for 70-75% of natural resource consumption, putting enormous pressure on the environment. At the same time, cities are highly prone to a range of hazards due to high concentration of people, infrastructure and economic activities. How to build resilience in cities and enhance resource efficiency is the focus of this new UN Environment report. Read the full report here.

Calling for Submission
Abstract submission for Poster Presentations for World Bosai Forum IDRC Sendai 2017

To be held in Sendai, Japan on 25-28 November 2017, the World Bosai Forum IDRC Sendai 2017 conference aims to share knowledge gained from the Great East Japan Earthquake and facilitate practical solutions for disaster risk reduction. A Call for poster abstracts submission on themes related to disaster risk governance and disaster preparedness is now open. Showcase your work on Eco-DRR by submitting abstracts before 07 July here.

Upcoming Events
SAGE Webinar Series

SAGE, the Systems Approach to Geomorphic Engineering, is a community of practitioners dedicated to protecting the coastlines. In June and July, they are organizing two seminars on coastal and ecological resilience building. The June webinar will discuss ecological effects of sea level rise and how to mitigate the flooding impacts. The July webinar will discuss investing in coastal conservation and resilience building. Register here to attend these webinars.

Job Vacancies

Climate and Disaster Policy and Advocacy Consultant
Organization: United Nations Development Programme
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Closing Date: 26 May 2017

National Consultant for Strengthening National Capacities and Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation 2012-2016
Organization: United Nations Development Programme
Location: Maputo, Mozambique
Closing Date: 26 May 2017

For more info about these job vacancies, please visit PEDRR's LinkedIn.

Consultancy Services for Conducting the Niue Feasibility Study for Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Organization: United Nations Development Programme
Location: Apia, Samoa
Closing Date: 24 May 2017

Intern, UNEP FI Biodiversity and Ecosystems & Sustainable Finance Middle East and North Africa
Organization: United Nations Environment Programme
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Closing Date: 31 May 2017

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News Writer: KaSik Tong
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