http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on natural disasters and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/news/ Satellites can save lives from natural disasters but developing countries risk missing the opportunity through poor political support.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/spotlight-on-satellites-for-disaster-management-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMTCombining satellite data with mobile phones offers cheap and effective tools for managing fires, says South African scientist Philip Frost.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/fires-spotted-from-satellites-warned-by-phone-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:00 GMTDisaster management needs constellations of satellites with multispectral sensors, says Indian space researcher, Ranganath Navalgund.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/disaster-management-needs-satellite-constellations--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMTSian Lewis explains how remote sensing can be used to manage natural disasters and highlights ongoing efforts and obstacles.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/remote-sensing-for-natural-disasters-facts-and-figures.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTKenyan MP and remote sensing expert, Wilbur Ottichilo, argues the time is ripe for using satellites to spot developing African droughts.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/satellites-can-help-monitor-and-manage-african-droughts.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMTVolcano expert Geoff Wadge explains how the International Charter on Space and Major Disasters helped manage a volcanic eruption in Montserrat.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/satellites-offer-crucial-data-for-volcano-safety--1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 09:59:00 GMTAfricans need to be more aware of earthquakes to cope with disasters — and there's no better place to start than in schools, says Chris Hartnady.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/africans-need-earthquake-education-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 11 Nov 2009 09:58:00 GMTLocal knowledge forms the backbone of a programme in Benin that aims to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/benin-farmers-unite-against-effects-of-climate-change.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersTue, 13 Oct 2009 02:54:00 GMTThe Samoan earthquake highlights worrying shortcomings in Pacific early warning systems, says Richard Hamblyn.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/pacific-warning-systems-are-failing.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersMon, 05 Oct 2009 03:51:29 GMTGlobal warming may affect the central Pacific El Niño, increasing its occurrence and leading to severe droughts in India.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/global-warming-could-increase-negative-effects-of-el-ni-o.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersFri, 25 Sep 2009 05:13:28 GMTRiver deltas across the world are sinking, leaving millions of people exposed to the risk of severe flooding.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/millions-at-risk-of-flooding-as-river-deltas-sink-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersThu, 24 Sep 2009 03:07:22 GMTResearch that has enrichened understanding of the African monsoon will be extended for another decade.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/more-time-to-unravel-the-african-monsoon-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersFri, 11 Sep 2009 02:46:50 GMTWe must prepare for climate change bringing more natural disasters that favour mosquito-borne disease, says Jai P. Narain from the WHO.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/climate-change-brings-natural-disasters-and-diseas.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 09 Sep 2009 08:23:00 GMTClimate change is a reality in developing regions, who say the international community must not neglect better adaptation strategies.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/climate-change-adapting-is-crucial-too.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:11:03 GMTA new report has indicated that text messaging could play a vital role in an early warning system for natural disasters in the Maldives.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/mobile-messages-could-aid-early-warning-in-the-mal.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersTue, 18 Aug 2009 03:22:25 GMTDifferentiating between two types of El Niño could make it easier to forecast bad hurricane seasons early, say researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/type-of-el-ni-o-could-improve-hurricane-forecasts-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersMon, 27 Jul 2009 02:15:34 GMTClimate change will make Indian dryland agriculture harder, but a scientific strategy offers real hope, says ICRISAT head William D. Dar.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/scientific-strategies-can-save-dryland-agriculture.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMTAn early warning system for natural disasters using mobile phone messaging is being trialled in Bangladesh.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/mobile-phone-alerts-to-warn-of-disaster-in-banglad.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 24 Jun 2009 03:05:22 GMTPolicymakers facing tough decisions about moving people because of climate change may be helped by a mathematical model.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/model-guides-flow-of-climate-change-migrants.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersWed, 10 Jun 2009 03:28:05 GMTEveryone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.http://www.scidev.net/en/agriculture-and-environment/natural-disasters/everyone-must-be-involved-in-earthquake-planning-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_agricultureandenvironment_naturaldisastersTue, 19 May 2009 02:26:48 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/