The erratically changing climate makes the Indonesian people worried about the occurrence of natural disasters such as floods, volcanic eruptions, forest and land fires, which will result in food shortages, poverty and even death. Limited knowledge in disaster mitigation and recovery creates greater suffering, especially for women who depend on domestic tasks. To anticipate gaps, …
The effects of climate change can affect entire societies in different parts of the globe. Where parties most affected by climate change are developing countries and vulnerable groups in society, such as women and children. A study conducted by the London School of Economics and Political Science of 141 countries affected by disasters in the …
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As an archipelagic nation of some 17,000 islands, Indonesia is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Changes in rainfall patterns, rising sea levels, and extreme weather events are the main problems. The impacts of climate change are beginning to be felt in various regions, especially those with high levels of vulnerability, one of …
PATTIRO Trains Communities on Disasters for Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Read More »
Last weekend, a number of villages in Central Java Province experienced floods and landslides due to heavy rain. Responding to this incident, Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration Marwan Jafar issued a statement that village governments affected by the disaster could use 2016 village funds to repair and rebuild damaged village infrastructure. …
