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Africa records world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, new study shows

The World Risk Poll, which surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries, found North Africa up five points and Southern Africa up four, driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness.

  • Africa leads fastest disaster resilience gains since 2023
  • North Africa saw largest improvement with 5-point increase
  • Mobile technology crucial for bridging warning system gaps

The forest before the border

TREES do not carry passports. Hornbills are notoriously poor at customs declarations. Elephants cross jurisdictions without consulting the relevant ministry. This creates a problem for maps.

  • Royal Belum State Park spans 1,175 square kilometres in northern Perak, Malaysia.
  • Park included in UNESCO World Heritage tentative list since 2017.
  • Forest connects with Temengor and Thai protected areas ecologically.

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