Some great news we came across. A policy change from the disaster recovery agency FEMA will “integrate current and future changes in flooding based on climate science” to assess where and how to construct future buildings. The new rule will result in higher-elevated and better-fortified buildings. It could help break a cycle of destruction and reconstruction that has cost the government billions over the past few decades. About time! Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gqJU5dWc
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When looking at the historical picture, the report is rather telling; this one passage really encapsulates what we've been living... "Spending has been driven less by the number of disasters declared and more by the size and severity of individual disasters." One may not believe in climate change, but the report certainly tells of storm and disaster change! https://lnkd.in/g7sCz8ut.
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Fire to Flourish is a pioneering five year program, working in partnership with communities affected by the 2019/20 Australian bushfire season to trial innovations in community-led disaster resilience. Working with The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, they adapted the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) tool. The CRMC is the next evolution of the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities (FRMC) tool, meeting the increasing demand to measure resilience to multiple hazards (such as wildfires and heatwaves) in order to accelerate climate change adaptation. Fire to Flourish's adaptation of the CRMC for bushfires is the first time that community bushfire resilience has been measured using a holistic, community-tailored systems-based tool. More details in their annual report here: https://lnkd.in/eRQinmVf
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Today, FEMA published a updated flood risk rule, as part of efforts to revisit its approach to floodplain management, climate change, and the role of nature-based solutions (NBS). The rule applies to all FEMA grant programs. FEMA-funded projects are to plan for future flooding potential—including that exacerbated by climate change, and to incorporate NBS wherever possible. The rule was first proposed in 2016. #wetlandsreduceflooding https://ow.ly/YazO50SzFp4
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As this latest Futureproof: postcards From the Future entry illustrates, much more must be done on the disaster relief front as our climate changes.
Futureproof: Next-Generation Disaster Response Fleets
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How can climate resilience resources be routed to the places that need it most? This new program could have a major impact on U.S. climate and disaster policy.
What could FEMA’s new disaster resilience zones mean for communities?
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Did you know? Early warning systems for water hazards can offer tenfold returns on investment and reduce storm damage by 30%! These systems play a vital role in disaster preparedness, giving communitiesthe advance notice needed to evacuate, secure property, and mitigate the impact of storms. By investing in these technologies, we're not just saving money—we're saving lives and building resilience against climate change. #ClimateAction #WaterSafety #disasterpreparedness
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How do people perceive climate change and its impact? Why do we see it as a distant, future event or something that is progressing in real-time? These questions are discussed in-depth in our latest editorial article by SpostaMenti Associazione. Explore the factors that affect risk perception and how they can play a crucial role in decision-making, civil protection plans, and knowledge of flood evacuation strategies. 🔗 Read: https://lnkd.in/daU-n62D #floodstopping #weatherthestorm #newarticle #partnernews #projectnews #readmore #climatechangeadaptation
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The Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance is evolving into the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. This strategic shift reflects the urgent need for adaptation efforts that address the escalating impact of climate change. Since 2018, the Alliance’s initiatives have positively impacted the lives of over 3 million climate-vulnerable people across more than 350 communities worldwide, from the Philippines to Zimbabwe to Mexico and points in between. The advocacy work of the Alliance also influenced an increase in resilience spending of more than 1.25 billion USD. Now, we are expanding our focus beyond floods to tackle additional climate hazards such as heatwaves, wildfires, and storms. This broadened scope reaffirms Z Zurich Foundation's unwavering commitment to creating a more resilient future for vulnerable communities around the globe. We are proud to work with extremely competent partners and people within the Alliance and wish everyone every success in the coming years. Mercy Corps Concern Worldwide International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC Practical Action Plan International The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITION-INTL Zurich Insurance Manon Parmentier David Nash Tatjana Krivaltsevits Michael Szoenyi Linda Freiner Suzannah Richard Simge Tuna
📣 We are proud to introduce the launch of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance! Formerly the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, the Alliance has over a decade of collective experience working with communities around the world to measure and then increase their flood resilience. The knowledge and approaches that have been developed through this work are applicable to other climate hazards. The Alliance believes that the only way to increase community resilience at scale is to take a systems approach – one that recognizes the wider spectrum of climate challenges that must be addressed. Find out more here https://lnkd.in/dN_R3kb7
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🏞️Mountains are the source of many natural hazards like landslides, floods, earthquakes, wildfires, avalanches, and glacier lake outburst floods (GLOFs), which can seriously impact downstream areas. 📉🌧️🌪️ In such a vulnerable ecosystem, early warning systems and risk-informed land use planning are essential to preparing vulnerable areas against hazards. The World Mediation Organization (WMO) Executive Council recently approved a detailed road map to accelerate and expand efforts to ensure that life-saving early warnings reach everyone, everywhere. 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekACQM4J #MountainsMatter #OurChangingMountains
Early Warnings for All
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