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John Twigg

@johntwigg57

researcher and occasional blogger on disaster risk reduction

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calendar_today06-11-2013 09:35:52

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I just signed the petition urging antanddec and ITV to not allow Boris Johnson, Liz Truss or other disgraced politicians to appear on I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/don-… via 38 Degrees

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UNDRR(@UNDRR) 's Twitter Profile Photo

There is no such thing as a natural disaster, but disasters often follow natural hazards ➡️ bit.ly/3QonEEB

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BBC News - Greece fires: Thousands flee homes and hotels on Rhodes as fires spread
bbc.co.uk/news/world-eur…

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Professor Lucy Easthope(@LucyGoBag) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The UK’s post disaster housing plans are woeful.If we are to be ready for risks like coastal inundation there is much to learn from modular building programmes like this one 👇 🏡 thetimes.co.uk/article/meet-t…

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I just signed the petition calling on Boris Johnson's resignation honours to be blocked. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bloc… via 38 Degrees

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The Government wants to extend voter ID laws - despite admitting they were an attempt to manipulate elections. It’s a stitch up. We say: DITCH VOTER ID before the next General Election. 38d.gs/4edb

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Caroline Lucas(@CarolineLucas) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Leave campaign promised would bring higher wages, cheaper food & more accountable politicians. Safe to say it didn't. The record should show the truth, not fantasy - only independent scrutiny & a Inquiry can deliver it.

Me for i newspaper👇

inews.co.uk/opinion/brexit…

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Disasters: Deconstructed Podcast(@DisastersDecon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Just dropped another episode in Arabic with guest hosts Amer Hamad Issa Abukhalaf and Majd Bargash on the , as a follow up to their previous Special Episode. Thanks so much to Amer and Majd. Please share widely! podbean.com/eas/pb-fivy8-1…

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Bill McGuire(@ProfBillMcGuire) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If you think the heat and extreme weather of the last three La Nina years has been bad. Wait until El Nino gets going later this year.

“The current trajectory looks like it’s headed off the charts.....'

theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Agnes Callamard(@AgnesCallamard) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Farewell Benjamin Ferencz. The longest-living Nuremberg prosecutor. The tireless fighter for international law and accountability. A role model for so many of us. A man of steel, deep integrity, resilience, and such kindness. A giant. thejacksonlist.com/2023/04/08/ben…

Farewell Benjamin Ferencz. The longest-living Nuremberg prosecutor. The tireless fighter for international law and accountability. A role model for so many of us. A man of steel, deep integrity, resilience, and such kindness. A giant. thejacksonlist.com/2023/04/08/ben…
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Global Shelter Cluster(@ShelterCluster) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s a proven fact that people are less likely to become ill when they have access to safe and durable shelter solutions. Read more about the relationship between shelter and health at sheltercluster.org/resources/page….

It’s a proven fact that people are less likely to become ill when they have access to safe and durable shelter solutions. Read more about the relationship between shelter and health at sheltercluster.org/resources/page…. #WorldHealthDay
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'The UK burning forests to save the climate.. as wrong & stupidly self-destructive as it sounds. If Drax has been using ‘green’ subsidies to pay for deforestation..they fully deserve the economic woes that await them' Doug Parr

Piece by Daniel Capurro

inews.co.uk/news/environme…

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GNDR(@globalnetworkdr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are pleased to share Simon Stiell's response to our letter (buff.ly/4361QUG) urging UN Climate Change to ensure is affordable and inclusive.

Together, let us hold UNFCCC and the host government 🇦🇪 accountable for more inclusive climate negotiations.

We are pleased to share @simonstiell's response to our letter (buff.ly/4361QUG) urging @UNFCCC to ensure #COP28 is affordable and inclusive. Together, let us hold UNFCCC and the host government 🇦🇪 accountable for more inclusive climate negotiations. #ClimateJustice
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Expanding and strengthening multi-hazard early warning systems is a key target in the Sendai Framework, and one of the most proven and cost-effective ways of saving lives and reducing economic losses. - Kamal Kishore (incoming SRSG) at Water Conference Side Event at the United Nations HQ New York

Expanding and strengthening multi-hazard early warning systems is a key target in the Sendai Framework, and one of the most proven and cost-effective ways of saving lives and reducing economic losses. - @HeadUNDRR at Water Conference Side Event at the @UN HQ New York
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