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WWF and Red Cross Say Netherlands Can Learn from African Nations on Handling Extreme Weather
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The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Red Cross state that the Netherlands can learn from countries in Africa and Asia regarding resilience against extreme weather. In South Limburg, where severe flooding occurred five years ago, these organizations are collaborating on a pilot project using natural solutions like reinforcing hillside forests to improve community safety. Researchers emphasize that relying solely on technical fixes like dikes is insufficient; instead, societies must foster collective responsibility and mutual aid during disasters, as seen in regions with weaker governments where communities depend on each other for survival.
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