Other geophysical hazards (volcanic activity, mass movements) and hydrological hazards (landslides) had a low occurrence in 2021 and resulted in relatively minor human and economic losses compared to other types of disasters recorded in EM-DAT.
In many parts of the world, people are facing multiple climate-related impacts such as severe drought and flooding, air pollution and water scarcity, leaving their children vulnerable to malnutrition and disease. Wahid Bhat, a Media Fellow with NFI India talks about this issue in a detailed analysis.
The importance of involving both women and men in the management of water and sanitation and access-related questions has been recognized at the global level, The differences and inequalities between women and men influence how individuals respond to changes in water resources management.
According to Wahid Bhat, climate change is the defining crisis of our time and it is happening even more quickly than we feared. But we are far from powerless in the face of this global threat. No corner of the globe is immune from the devastating consequences of climate change.
