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Hauts-de-France Region Strengthens Climate Resilience Strategy with European Peer Review

Hauts-de-France Region Strengthens Climate Resilience Strategy with European Peer Review

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Environment
The Policy Learning Platform hosted a peer review in the Hauts-de-France Region to address their critical policy challenges in enhancing climate resilience, particularly against floods and droughts. Seeking expert insights, the region welcomed recommendations from peers across Europe on governance strategies, conflict mitigation between rural and urban areas, and the use of nature-based solutions. Key Topics Explored in the Peer Review: Governance Strategies: A long-term, strategic approach is essential, moving beyond reactive, event-based policies. Policies should be informed by science and expertise. Effective climate risk governance must be holistic, cutting across silos to involve all levels of government and stakeholders. Building collaborative networks with farmers a...
Assam Launches DRIMS: A Digital Solution for Disaster Management in collaboration with Unicef

Assam Launches DRIMS: A Digital Solution for Disaster Management in collaboration with Unicef

Breaking News, Disasters, Idea & Innovations
In anticipation of potential floods, Assam has introduced the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), a digital platform aimed at facilitating online reporting of damages incurred during various disasters. Developed by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) in collaboration with Unicef, DRIMS enables accurate reporting and assessment of damages caused by disasters, expediting aid disbursal to affected individuals. The platform efficiently captures critical impact indicators, facilitating the rapid delivery of relief and rehabilitation grants to beneficiaries. It also tracks damages to crops, loss of livestock, and other essential factors, accelerating post-disaster restoration efforts. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, after launching DRIMS, also unveile...