GENEVA — Floods, earthquakes and landslides are definitely scary. So how do you make preparing for a life-threatening disaster child’s play? Just add Legos. A lot of… Read more “Teaching kids disaster prep with Lego maps”
Category: disaster reduction
Arrivederci, Roma: Thoughts on the Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction
Of the many lessons learned from living in Italy, probably most important one was about persistence. Keep phoning that client for those late payments. Keep your elbows… Read more “Arrivederci, Roma: Thoughts on the Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction”
How this open-source mapping project aims to boost resiliency for Europe’s architectural treasures
ROME — After four earthquakes shook regions of Central Italy already struggling to recover from previous temblors, a project hatched on a European-wide scale to protect heritage… Read more “How this open-source mapping project aims to boost resiliency for Europe’s architectural treasures”
Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community
ROME — Pierpaolo Campostrini waded through St. Mark’s Basilica, his tears joining the rising waters of the flood. Although the Venice native had seen plenty acqua alta,… Read more “Resiliency lessons from Venice: Three priorities for every community”