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An introduction to ESCAP’s approach to impact-based forecasting, combining information on hazards, exposure and vulnerability to identify…

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Impact-based forecasting signals an evolution from “what the weather will be” to “what the weather will do” and thus bridges the gaps between…

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation and underscored its importance for mitigating the economic slowdown, sustaining…

When crises converge: Responding to natural disasters in South Asia during Covid-19