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Disturbance ecology in human societies.

Published online: 20 Sep 2023

Authors: Pausas, J. G. & Leverkus, A. B.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: People and Nature

We define societal disturbances as discrete events that abruptly disrupt the functioning of human societies. There is a variety of such events, includ...

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Social protection to foster sustainable management of natural resources and reduce poverty in fisheries-dependent communities. Report of the FAO Technical Workshop, Rome, Italy, 17-18 November, 2015.

Published online: 23 May 2018

Published by: Food and Agriculture Organization

Content type: Bulletin; Conference proceedings

Fisheries-dependent communities and in particular small-scale fishers are exposed to different social, political and economic risks and vulnerabilitie...

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Shelter from the storm? Household-level impacts of, and responses to, the 2015 floods in Malawi.

Published online: 24 Jan 2018

Authors: McCarthy, N. & Kilic, T. & Fuente, A. de la & Brubaker, J.

Content type: Bulletin

As extreme weather events intensify due to climate change, it becomes ever more critical to understand how vulnerable households are to these events a...

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Economics of flood risk in Italy under current and future climate.

Published online: 12 Jul 2017

Authors: Carrera, L. & Standardi, G. & Koks, E. E. & Feyen, L. & Mysiak, J. & Aerts, J. & Bosello, F.

Content type: Bulletin

An integrated impact assessment methodology is developed and applied to estimate current and future economic impacts of flood risk in Italy under clim...

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Using forest ecosystems to build resilience in Chile.

Published online: 10 Jul 2019

Authors: Reid, H. & Podvin, K.

Content type: Bulletin

Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is an increasingly popular and tested strategy among governments looking for the best ways to help their people adapt...

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Drought characteristics and management in North Africa and the Near East.

Published online: 26 Jun 2019

Authors: Bazza, M. & Kay, M. & Knutson, C.

Content type: Bulletin

This report assesses the occurrence and impacts of drought, the current policies underlying drought management as well as the mitigation measures and ...

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Adapting to a changing climate.

Published online: 29 Nov 2018

Published by: International Center for Biosaline Agriculture

Content type: Miscellaneous

Changing climate, weather extremes and associated water stresses increasingly dominate news headlines and global risk reports. Whilst researchers and ...

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Strategic framework: a new decade of impact and innovation.

Published online: 03 Feb 2016

Content type: Miscellaneous

This strategic framework brings the next 5 to 10 years of the Pacific Northwest (PNW) Research station in focus. The PNW Research Station oversess for...

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USGS integrated drought science.

Published online: 03 Jan 2018

Authors: Ostroff, A. C. & Muhlfeld, C. C. & Lambert, P. M. & Booth, N. L. & Carter, S. L. & Stoker, J. M. & Focazio, M. J.

Content type: Bulletin

This paper discusses the USGS Integrated Drought Project. The USGS is organized into seven Mission Areas that focus on some of the most significant is...

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Managing climate risks and adapting to climate change in the agriculture sector in Nepal.

Published online: 27 Apr 2016

Authors: Selvaraju, R.

Content type: Miscellaneous

The agriculture sector plays a critical role in the Nepalese economy, contributing more than 33 percent to Nepal's gross domestic product and engaging...

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