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New Article Alert!! Read our latest in #Pastoralism #Policy and #Practice. On Uncertainty, Early Warning and Pastoral knowledge with Samuel Derbyshire Rupsha Banerjee Guyo Malicha Roba, Ph.D.

https://lnkd.in/dBhiFqUz monocultures used in plantations in forests are deadly , firelines are not being managed properly , intermittent plantation of evergreen catch crop is absent is clear from ferocity of wild fire. Firefighting technique needs be updated. Mere declaration of national disaster is not enough Prez. You will haveto review thewhole forest policy down to minor details. A national commission of technocrats needs be instituted too.

Alternative Commonwealth Capabilities for Crisis Response Discussion Paper: Climate change will likely make future crises increasingly complex, consecutive, and cascading. This applies across a spectrum of hazards. This was evident during the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic where the emergency response, national supply chains, and delivery of health services were severely impacted. A whole-of-society effort is needed to build national capacity and resilience while enhancing the Commonwealth’s ability to support States and Territories as primary first responders. While the emphasis of the discussion paper centres around response and recovery, it rightly acknowledges the undeniable truth: effective crisis response and recovery are deeply rooted in community-level interventions. It's at the community level that local governments, states, and territories become the first line of defence against emergencies. To bolster Australia's emergency management system, it's paramount to invest in community resilience and capabilities, enabling them to respond and recover adeptly from major crises. See the PR put out ahead of the recent National Disaster Preparedness Summit: https://bit.ly/3ZEWoa7 Landcare NSW NSW Reconstruction Authority NSW Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt Jihad Dib Tara Moriarty Penny Sharpe

🌍🚨 Leveraging data for action! FAO's DIEM Hub uses timely, detailed data to guide relief efforts in diverse disasters, enhancing the response to agricultural shocks worldwide. Discover the power of data-driven disaster response 👉 https://bit.ly/3Qu0xKK

Mongolia is in the middle of a devastating dzud, a unique climate-related disaster wherein summer drought is followed by a harsh winter, leading to high livestock mortality. As of the end of last week, livestock losses reached nearly 6 million, which is more than 9% of total livestock (based on end-2023 numbers). This puts herder households at risk of losing their livelihoods, in particular those with small herd sizes. Last week, ADB approved a $2.8 million grant to the Government of Mongolia to provide immediate life-saving and life-sustaining assistance. This grant is financed from the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund, which provides quick-response assistance to ADB developing member countries experiencing disasters resulting from natural hazards. With a changing climate, Mongolia is likely to experience increased frequency and severity of dzuds, and ADB is also supporting the country to build longer-term resilience. https://lnkd.in/gtSxhc5a Alexandra Galperin Chandra Mohan Arora Nanki Kaur

Combining tree habitat with river and farm habitat is a triple win in my view...

With multiple areas of Queensland devastated by fire, on top of drought like conditions in many places, there is a real need to rally around and support farmers and their communities. People think the need stops when the fire is out. This is where the recovery work starts and Rural Aid has been doing this since 2015 with the original “Buy a Bale” campaign www.buyabale.com.au During these devastating bushfires, we were quickly able to support Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (Queensland) to deliver emergency fodder. We persist in delivering our usual services and support, particularly in regions experiencing low rainfall, while also working with industry and government to help our mates in the bush when they need us most. Many farmers and their communities will need ongoing disaster recovery support. We are asking people and companies to support us now to continue this vital work www.buyabale.com.au Mark Furner Murray Watt Queensland Farmers' Federation National Emergency Management Agency AgForce Queensland

October is Disaster Preparedness Month in Europe. The relentless wildfires during this hot and dry summer season have underlined the need for increased preventative measures and better coordination between government agencies, rescue services, and local organizations to help protect wildlife. Now more than ever, the lives of people and animals depend on climate action and healthy ecosystems to defend against disasters. Read more from ifaw’s Staci McLennan via Euractiv.

Mapping to monitor: how invasive species spread during Georgia floods

⚠️ Watershed Conditions Statement - FLOOD OUTLOOK The Environment Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) had issued a heavy rainfall warning across Lake Simcoe watershed early Wednesday through Thursday as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl passed through Southern Ontario. The total rainfall of 80-100 mm has been measured within the watershed in past four days. Over the next few days, Environment Canada is forecasting hot and humid conditions with a chance of showers and risk of thunderstorms. While widespread flooding was not reported, we have received calls for flooding in various low-lying areas of the watershed. Watercourses are flowing higher than normal causing local streams and rivers to become dangerous, especially in the vicinity of culverts and bridges. Any additional rainfall on saturated ground will further increase water levels in streams. Children should be warned to stay away from all watercourses. This Watershed Conditions Statement will be in effect through Tuesday July 16, 2024. For more information please visit https://lnkd.in/e6Dj5SCb #LSFlood