When Disasters Strike, Homes are Destroyed, Livestock Lost, Crops Fail or Local Economies Collapse By Lepakorn Phisainontarith and Hamish Patten Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.

https://www.ipsnews.net/2025/08/when-disasters-strike-homes-are-destroyed-livestock-lost-crops-fail-or-local-economies-collapse/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Rare_Earths_a_New_Technological_and_Industrial_Dream_in_Brazil_UN_Reforms_Include_Painful_Staff_Redu BANGKOK, Thailand, Aug 26 2025 (IPS) - As climate change intensifies, disasters like hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires are becoming more frequent and devastating. Rising sea levels are further threatening coastal communities, putting millions at risk. Strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience is now essential to protect lives and mitigate long-term climate impacts. Copyright © 2025 IPS-Inter Press Service.