National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction

Quantifying Cloud‐Fog‐Induced Reductions in Near‐Surface Solar Radiation Using the Reduction Ratio Method

Abstract Cloud‐fog formation substantially reduces near‐surface solar radiation and modulates land‐atmosphere interactions, but quantifying such reduction is limited by sparse mountain observations. Using a 1‐km geostationary satellite‐retrieved product, we apply the Reduction Ra...

Invisible Allies: Donkeys promote drought resilience in pastoralist communities but are excluded from policy

Severe droughts in East Africa threaten pastoralist livelihoods, with donkeys providing vital but undervalued support in transporting water, food, and resources. This study examines policy and provision for working donkeys in Kenya and Ethiopia, countries severely affected by dro...

Opting in instead of opting out: an open-ended, arts-based workshop method for exploring refugees' experiences of disasters

Purpose Arts-based research has received growing interest and is suggested to be appropriate for sensitive topics or working with vulnerable people. This article explores the use of a multi-arts-based workshop, as an open enquiry approach, to explore refugees' experiences of disa...

The experience of cross-setting care transitions of long-term care residents to the emergency department: a qualitative study

As the population ages, the medical needs of residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities are increasing. However, there remains a lack of in-depth exploration of how clinical information and care responsibilities are understood and transferred across settings when LTC residents...