The Column Vol 63

REFLECTION FROM THE AHA CENTRE MID-TERM REVIEW: ADJUSTING TO THE NEW NORMAL

The AHA Centre has been implementing working from home arrangements since March 2020, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff during the global pandemic. Adapting to these new working arrangements has been challenging, especially due to the collaborative nature of the AHA Centre’s work. 

REFLECTION FROM THE AHA CENTRE MID-TERM REVIEW: ADJUSTING TO THE NEW NORMAL

The AHA Centre has been implementing working from home arrangements since March 2020, in order to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff during the global pandemic. Adapting to these new working arrangements has been challenging, especially due to the collaborative nature of the AHA Centre’s work. 

MONTHLY DISASTER REVIEW AND OUTLOOK
JULY | DISASTER MONITORING & ANALYSIS (DMA) UNIT AHA CENTRE

There were 36 recorded disaster events during the month of July 2020, representing almost double the amount averaged across the previous five years. However, the number of affected people was 353,144 persons, significantly lower than the five-year average.

POTENTIAL COASTAL HAZARDS IN THE REGION

 

According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), many of the world’s populations live in coastal regions. While idealistic for many, these regions still have a downside, which is that they are prone to an array of natural hazards.