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Community wearability assessment of respiratory protection against volcanic ash from Mt Sinabung, Indonesia
Report looking at the application of the Foresight 'Flood and coastal defence' project in the Taihu Basin, China.
Cyclone Idai, which hit southern Africa on 15 March 2019, left more than 1000 dead and widespread crop loss
Information for health and emergency professionals involved in chemical incident response and preparedness.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Japan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
The guide considers potential conflict between countries and the socio-economic impact of displacement
Charity Commission advises the public about donating safely to help people in Indonesia.
Five humanitarian experts deployed to help co-ordinate the international response following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
MSF distributed materials for reconstructing houses and boats as kits to be shared between households
This issue includes articles on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and adapting to flood risks in urban Africa
Summary of the lessons learnt from a major flood emergency exercise in 2004.
After a year of disasters, the UK urges more support for the international response system to make sure funding is fast and effective
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo on Friday 11 March. Latest updates on the UK's humanitarian response are posted here.
Bad weather is hampering rescue efforts to the tsunami hit Mentawai Islands. Mount Merapi volcano continues to erupt violently.
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Northern Sumatra, Indonesia on 11 April. A tsunami watch for the Indian Ocean region issued immediately after the earthquake struck has now been lifted.
The UK government had pledged to aid match public donations to the appeal up to £2 million.
At 1446hrs on Friday 11 March an earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0 struck 250 miles (400km) from Tokyo. There continues to be a risk of earthquakes, aftershocks and tsunamis
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