Disaster Management E-Learning Centre, BRUR

"It is a matter of great pride for our Disaster Management E-learning Centre that a photograph captured by our Deputy Director, Md. Masudar Rahman, has been featured on the international research platform 'Transdisciplinary Capacity Forwarding for the Built Environment (TCFBE)'.
​The photograph highlights the critical realities of agrifood systems and biodiversity loss in low- and middle-income countries, which aligns perfectly with the core research and educational goals of our centre. Having our work recognizerecogniseda prestigious global portal is a significant milestone for us.

Transformative Change for Biodiversity & Equity (TCforBE) - Home Page TCforBE (Transformative Change for Biodiversity & Equity) explores systemic change in global agro-food systems, co‐generating knowledge and capacity to tackle biodiversity loss, equity issues and trade pressures in EU-linked landscapes.

"Honoured to share that my photography has been featured in a vital global health research report published in The Lancet, disseminated via Asia Research News. The study warns that cuts in global aid could reverse decades of progress, putting millions at risk across 93 countries.

It’s humbling to know my visual work is helping communicate a message that can save lives. Art meets advocacy.

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21 Asian Countries Among 93 Worldwide at Risk of Losing Nearly 23 Million More People by 2030 ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 93 countries, with 21 in Asia. New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will reverse decades of progress in fighting diseases.

🌍 1. Awareness and Education

Teach people how to stay safe before, during, and after disasters.

Practice emergency drills in schools and workplaces.

🏠 2. Better Planning and Building

Build homes, roads, and schools that can survive disasters.

Avoid building on floodplains, landslide-prone areas, or fault lines.

📢 3. Early Warning Systems

Use technology to give alerts (via SMS, TV, radio) before disasters strike.

Install flood or earthquake sensors in risk zones.

🧑‍⚕️ 4. Emergency Preparedness

Train people in first aid and rescue techniques.

Stock emergency kits with food, water, medicines, and flashlights.

🤝 5. Strong Community Participation

Involve local people in disaster planning and recovery.

Encourage teamwork and volunteer groups for emergencies.

🏛️ 6. Government Policies and Support

Governments should have disaster management plans.

Provide quick rescue, relief, and rebuilding after a disaster.

🌱 7. Environmental Protection

Protect forests, rivers, and wetlands—they act as natural barriers.

Avoid cutting trees and polluting the environment.

/Disaster management e-learning centre, Brur