Spatial characteristics of the rainfall induced landslides in the Chinese Loess Plateau

A Huo, L Yang, J Peng, Y Cheng… - Human and Ecological …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP) is still undergoing development. Nearly one-third
of the geological disasters take place in this region in China each year. Prior to assessing …

How can policy makers in sub-Saharan Africa make early warning systems more effective? The case of Uganda

D Lumbroso - International journal of disaster risk reduction, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is affected by three main weather-related hazards: floods,
droughts, and tropical cyclones. Effective early warning systems (EWSs) can reduce the …

A new approach for a drought composite index

RZB Bravo, APMA Cunha, A Leiras, FL Cyrino Oliveira - Natural Hazards, 2021 - Springer
Drought is one of the most critical meteorological hazards that has a devastating effect on
natural habitats, ecosystems, and many economic and social sectors. Due to these severe …

Stakeholder satisfaction in complex relationships during the disaster response: a structured review and a case study perspective

TC Fontainha, A Leiras, RAM Bandeira… - Production Planning & …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The disaster response currently involves an increasing number of different stakeholders,
and understating their wants and needs is essential to managing them. Thus, the research …

Performance evaluation in humanitarian operations based on the beneficiary perspective

B Cardoso, T Fontainha, A Leiras… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to identify the main performance criteria for Humanitarian
Operations (HOs) from the beneficiary perspective and to propose a taxonomy to support the …

Maturity model for evaluating disaster and humanitarian operations

HFP Resende, PA Cardoso, TC Fontainha… - International Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper proposes a maturity model (MM) for assessing disaster operations and
identifying strategies for organisations to evolve their maturity stages. Design/methodology …

[HTML][HTML] Insights into the development of a landslide early warning system prototype in an informal settlement: the case of Bello Oriente in Medellín, Colombia

C Werthmann, M Sapena, M Kühnl… - … Hazards and Earth …, 2024 - nhess.copernicus.org
The global number of vulnerable citizens in areas of landslide risk is expected to increase
due to the twin forces of climate change and growing urbanization. Self-constructed or …

[HTML][HTML] Landslide warning systems in upper middle-income countries: current insights and new perspectives

I Alcántara-Ayala, RJ Garnica-Peña - … and Technology, Volume 1 Issue 2 …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Early Warning Systems (EWSs) are considered one of the main mechanisms for
disaster risk reduction (DRR). In this sense, several efforts have been made by the …

Implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles in Organizations: The Role of Leadership and Impacts on Corporate Financial Performance

OA Ajayi - 2024 - rave.ohiolink.edu
There is a growing body of literature highlighting the significance of adopting Environmental,
Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, which contribute positively to an enterprise's …

[HTML][HTML] Inform@Risk. The Development of a Prototype for an Integrated Landslide Early Warning System in an Informal Settlement: the Case of Bello Oriente in …

C Werthmann, M Sapena, M Kühnl… - … Hazards and Earth …, 2023 - nhess.copernicus.org
The global number of vulnerable citizens in areas of landslide risk is expected to increase
due to the twin forces of climate change and growing urbanization. Self-constructed or …