Executive summary Far-reaching changes to the structure and function of the Earth's natural
systems represent a growing threat to human health. And yet, global health has mainly …

Floods inflict devastating impacts worldwide. The frequency and severity of floods have
notably increased as a result of climate change. Pakistan, in particular, has experienced two …

South Asia is one of the most densely populated regions in the world. With 5% of the global
agricultural land, South Asian farmers have to feed over 20% of the global population. South …

This book owes much to other people. There are, first and foremost, my coauthors in the
fields of poverty and income distribution, with whom it has been a great pleasure to work …

The disaster risk management cycle is a recognized instrument for managing disaster
events and their impacts. However, the usefulness of the cycle has become questionable in …

Studies warn that global warming and sea level rise will create hundreds of millions of
environmental refugees. While climate change will undoubtedly affect future migration …

IntroductionHow the burden of disease varies during different phases after floods and after
storms is essential in order to guide a medical response, but it has not been well-described …

In recent years the adverse impacts of climate change on the natural environment and the
multiple threats it poses to human health, especially in the Global South, have become …

The 2010 floods have caused widespread devastation of farmland, livestock, infrastructure,
businesses, homes, and impacted 18 million people. The majority of these people were …

In Pakistan, malnutrition is a chronic issue. Concerns regarding coexisting forms of
malnutrition (CFM) in an individual child are emerging, as children suffering from CFM have …