What is the value and direction for the Blue Economy in the Indian Ocean region, in the context of the Ocean Decade ? A webinar held by multiple stakeholders explores this question.
Pop-up island emerges from the sea after earthquake
Originally Published by The New Scientist -The major earthquake that struck Pakistan on Tuesday appears to have spawned a muddy mound off the coast
Hundreds dead in Pakistan earthquake
Originally Published by The BBC- At least 250 people are killed as a 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes south-western Pakistan, causing a new island to emerge.
Effects of Extreme Weather Events in Pakistan and Their Impacts on Sustainable Development
Floods in Pakistan threaten the nation’s infrastructure, energy security, political and economic stability and natural ecosystems. In this situation, sustainable development may be the only way to manage both natural and man-made disasters. This paper presents the effects of extreme weather events in Pakistan and their impacts on sustainable development.
UN-SPIDER: Supporting Disaster Management from Space
UN-SPIDER brings together experts to improve access to space-based information. Recent disasters such as those in Haiti and Pakistan demonstrate the value of up-to-date satellite data, and how it can be used beforehand to reduce impacts to people on the ground.