Ecosystems play a pivotal role as a frontline defense against hazards, acting as a shield to prevent disasters and mitigate their impacts on communities, critical infrastructure, and essential ...

Harnessing the collective capabilities of APRU universities for interdisciplinary research in disaster management, students attended talks by the professors from different universities and ...

Post-disaster relocation permanently moves households out of areas highly exposed to hazards, yet risk remains. Communities relocated after a disaster may continue to be exposed and ill-prepared to ...

The LAC Region is exposed to a wide variety of natural hazards. Over the last decade, LAC countries, in partnership with the World Bank and other development organizations, have gradually shifted the ...

When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to flooding, hurricanes and other ...

In Colombia, World Bank support helped extend social protection to approximately 340,000 households and supported the incorporation of disaster risk management into new construction, renovation, or ...

Disaster risk profiles are critical tools that help leaders and disaster risk practitioners make informed decisions on managing disaster risk. National-level disaster risk profiles provide information ...

Japan, despite having high exposure to various risks, has developed highly effective disaster reduction practices. These policy-driven strategies focus on community involvement and continuous ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ leadership in disaster risk reduction and climate action was recognized in a regional meeting of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. Philippine Ambassador to ...

Advancements in satellite imagery analysis and artificial intelligence now enable us to map hazards, exposures and vulnerabilities more effectively, providing timely and clearer insights into who and ...