Resilience Reset

Drawing on evidence from urban resilience initiatives around the globe, the authors make a compelling argument for a "resilience reset", a pause and stocktake that critically examines the concepts, practices and challenges of building resilience, particularly in cities of the Global South. In turn, the book calls for the world’s cities to alter their course and "pivot" towards novel approaches to enhancing resilience. The book presents shifts in ways of acquiring and analysing data, building community resilience, approaching urban planning, engaging with informality, delivering financing, and building the skills of those running cities in a post-COVID world grappling with climate impacts. In Resilience Reset, the authors encourage researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to break out of existing modes of thinking and doing that may no longer be relevant for our rapidly urbanising and dynamic world. The book draws on the latest academic and practice-based evidence to provide actionable insights for cities that will enable them to deal with multiple interacting shocks and stresses. The book will be an indispensable resource to those studying urbanisation, development, climate change and risk management as well as for those designing and deploying operational initiatives to enhance urban resilience in businesses, international organisations, civil society organisations and governments. It is a must-read for anyone interested in managing the risks of climate impacts in urban centres in the Global South.

The two-volume set LNCS 14499 and 14500 constitutes the proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Verification, Model Checking, and Abstract Interpretation, VMCAI 2024, which took place in London, Ontario, Canada, in January 2024. The 30 full papers presented in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows:Part I: Abstract interpretation; infinite-state systems; model checking and synthesis; SAT, SMT, and automated reasoning; Part II: Concurrency; neural networks; probabilistic and quantum programs; program and system verification; runtime verification; security and privacy.

Harness your mind-body connection for lasting ease and well-being In our busy, get-it-done-now culture, stress has become the new normal—a normal that’s embedding itself into our minds and our bodies. If left unchecked, stress can dictate how we think, feel, and act. Overwhelm, anxiousness, malaise, and unease are a daily experience. And over time, these stress-reactions turn into habits, leaving us stuck in a mental and physical rut. So, how can you soothe stress before it becomes your go-to? In this practical and accessible guide, you’ll find powerful and effective tools for calming stress in both mind and body. Based on the innovative Mind-Body Reset (MBR) program, you’ll learn how to stop stress in its tracks with simple somatic exercises. You’ll also discover how you can “reset” your nervous system, alleviate stress flare-ups, and boost your overall health and happiness. If you’re ready to combat stress, cultivate calm, and live a more vital life, it’s time for a reset!

Recurrent droughts in Ethiopia have been contributing to chronic food insecurity, deterioration of livelihoods and weakening capacity of communities to withstand future shocks. Following the 2011 food crisis in the Horn of Africa, ‘building resilience’ became a priority agenda for the international community to move from the division of emergency and development programming to a more holistic and complementary approach for addressing the root cause of disaster risk and vulnerability factors of recurrent drought. The project, implemented by FAO between 2015 and 2019, aimed to support and reinforce existing coordination mechanisms at the regional states and zonal administration levels and enhance linkages between short-term humanitarian interventions and long term development initiatives. The evaluation found that the project was highly relevant to the current context in Ethiopia, where preparedness and longer-term resilience have become priority areas of focus for all actors in humanitarian and development initiatives. Resilience coordination mechanisms have been strengthened at regional levels. However, the sustainability of these efforts will depend on the commitment of Government and partners to continue strengthening the existing coordination mechanisms and their ability to convene development partners.

Learn to manage stress and overcome anxiety with this customizable breakthrough program from leading adrenal distress/stress expert Dr. Doni Wilson. We have come to accept stress and anxiety as being hand-in-glove with being successful. Many of us believe that we are supposed to be superhumans and just ignore stress—carrying on with long hours and sleepless nights, suffering quietly with the headaches, tension, and stomach sensitivity, rather than risk being perceived as unable to “keep up” with the demands of modern life. But we’re not robots or machines; we’re human. While stress is inevitable, and, in certain situations, even necessary for effective functioning, we must keep it from overpowering our daily lives by learning how to harness stress to empower us. In Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, Dr. Doni Wilson shows that the key to breaking the cycle is finding and treating your unique stress type. After more than 20 years working with thousands of patients, Dr. Doni has found that people generally fall into one of five types based on their adrenaline and cortisol levels throughout the day: the Night Owl, the Stress Magnet, Yawning on the Go, Tired and Wired, or Sluggish and Stressed. In this groundbreaking book, she'll help you identify your stress type--and give you the tools to make stress work for you. Your body’s particular response is based on genetics and your lifestyle. Your pattern is unique—even in similar situations, different people may respond to that stress in a completely different way. Dr. Doni’s customizable C.A.R.E. program is simple: Clean eating, Adequate sleep, Recovery, and Exercise. Dr. Doni shows you how to tailor each step of the program for your stress type to allow you to: Overcome exhaustion and fatigue Clear up brain fog and improve memory Optimize your body weight Stop insomnia Recover from anxiety and depression Relieve headaches, chronic pain, and digestive issues Increase your energy, sex drive, and immunity Prevent serious illnesses such as cancer, dementia, and heart disease Add years to your life Far too many of us have accepted the negative effects of stress and anxiety as a fact of life—pushing through rather than risking falling short of the demands of modern life. This groundbreaking guide will set you on a path to become resilient to stress, so you can thrive like never before.

Explore expert strategies to master cyber resilience as a CISO, ensuring your organization's security program stands strong against evolving threats Key Features Unlock expert insights into building robust cybersecurity programs Benefit from guidance tailored to CISOs and establish resilient security and compliance programs Stay ahead with the latest advancements in cyber defense and risk management including AI integration Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionThe rising number of cybersecurity attacks is a top concern for organizations across the globe. Amid the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, CISOs play a crucial role in fortifying organizational defenses and safeguarding sensitive data. Written by the CEO of TrustedCISO, with 30+ years of experience, A CISO Guide to Cyber Resilience will take you through some of the latest and most significant large-scale cyber-attacks and guide you on how to make your network cyber-resilient so your company can quickly recover from any attack. You’ll begin with an in-depth analysis of a ransomware attack targeting a fictional company, BigCo, understanding its impact and response strategies, and then delve into fundamental security policies and controls. As you progress, you’ll find that every chapter provides actionable skills and insights suitable for various levels of expertise, from basic to intermediate. Toward the end, you’ll explore advanced concepts such as zero-trust, managed detection and response, security baselines, data and asset classification, and the integration of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to build, manage, and improve a resilient cybersecurity program, ensuring your organization remains protected against evolving threats. What you will learn Defend against cybersecurity attacks and expedite the recovery process Protect your network from ransomware and phishing Understand products required to lower cyber risk Establish and maintain vital offline backups for ransomware recovery Understand the importance of regular patching and vulnerability prioritization Set up security awareness training Create and integrate security policies into organizational processes Who this book is for This book is for new CISOs, directors of cybersecurity, directors of information security, aspiring CISOs, and individuals who want to learn how to build a resilient cybersecurity program. A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts is required.

Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, a mom of three children and a professor of public health, set out to discover how to promote health and well-being, beginning in childhood. Living in a community known worldwide for the unusual resilience and longevity of its citizens, she wondered, What childhood practices have protected the centenarians in my area from the stresses of hardship and encouraged their accomplishments? She set out to interview as many of them as she could find, and what she learned may change your life.

Do you want to support dairy farmers in adjusting their management regarding the transition period of dairy cows? The book Pathways to health and disease for dairy cows provides veterinarians and farm advisors background information and practical tools. This unique book combines theoretical information with practical tools, and draws crosslinks between six aspects of transition cow biology. The book comprises two parts: an introduction chapter and six study chapters. The first chapter outlines new ideas about the role of management in dairy farming: - External conditions, comprising environment and farm management, continuously influence the internal body management of the cow. - External conditions either support physiology or induce pathophysiology and pathology, for which new definitions are introduced. - Advisory work on dairy farms must be based on the management of external conditions and not on herd performance data. The six study chapters focus on the transition period and provide the reader with updated contemporary knowledge on (patho)physiology and pathology, and how they connect with risk factors, preventive measures, and monitoring tools. Veterinarians and farm advisors must make a professional U-turn to support dairy farmers in solving and preventing disturbances in health and production. This book must be regarded as a start for resetting our traditional view and approach to cow health and disease.