Planet prepare: preparing coastal communitites in Asia for future catastrophes: Asia Pacific disaster report

Abstract

"There is a window of opportunity for avoiding the most damaging climate change impacts, but that window is closing: the world has less than a decade to change course. Actions taken - or not taken -... will have a profound bearing on the future... The world lacks neither the financial resources nor the technological capabilities... What is missing is a sense of urgency, human solidarity and collective interest” (2007/2008 Human Development Report).