Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and resources to prepare for climate risks, warn experts

Civil defense units must invest in professionalization and resources to prepare for climate risks, warn experts

As the effects of climate change intensify in urban areas, it is essential to strengthen the organizational capacity of civil defense units to implement disaster risk management, including prevention and mitigation.

Civil Defense Units Prioritize Professionalization and Resource Investment

As climate change accelerates its disruptive influence on urban landscapes around the globe, the necessity for resilient and well-equipped municipal civil defense units has never been more pressing. In Brazil, a nation characterized by its diverse biomes and frequent exposure to natural hazards such as floods, landslides, and storms, a new wave of research illuminates the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing disaster risk management …

Directed by the DUAR, this training seeks to strengthen our capacities and respond more efficiently to emergency situations. Preparedness is key to facing the challenges of our daily work and protecting our communities more effectively. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the Special Training of Intervention and Rescue in Vehicle Accidents dictated by the DUAR. It will be dictated on Wednesday, May 14, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the SUM…