Residents of the disaster-prone Ring of Fire create early warning systems, learn first aid techniques and use various approaches to help mitigate the effects of emergencies.
A fire that destroyed the homes of 160 people shows the need for effective readiness and emergency response.
Better farming techniques and carefully selected seed lead to improved nutrition and financial security.
Farmers are extremely dependent on the climate. Erratic rainfall and unpredictable weather events can be the difference between a successful crop and a failure. The SAfER project (Sustainable Agriculture for Enhanced Resilience) helps farmers in Indonesia plan for the unexpected.
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