Asia's Developing Future

Building Disaster Resilience in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

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One month after the deadly floods in the river valleys of the Nepal-China border area, recovery efforts are still continuing. What can be done to urgently strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience for communities in a region that is facing increasing risks of natural hazards of greater intensity? Pema Gyamtsho, Director General of the International Center for Integrated Mountain…