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Online session: Nature-based Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction and CCA in Humanitarian Contexts (May 3)
“Dear colleagues, As part of the joint FEBA-PEDRR-EHAN working group on EbA in humanitarian and post-disaster contexts,...”
Webinar, 10th May: 'On thin ice: Adapting water resources management'
“Mark your calendars! The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)’s Water Network, the RésEAU , is delighted...”
Webinar, 4th May: HOW CLIMATE CHANGE FUELS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
“All interested people are invited to a special webinar organized by the Gender-Based Violence Area of Responsibility (...”