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 ...

Ministers from the G20, or Group of Twenty recently came together in Johannesburg, South Africa to address major global ...

During the past decade, the world has witnessed an increase in the number of major disasters, such as the Asian tsunami in 2004, the Haitian earthquake in 2010, the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 ...

Over the past decade, communities across the United States have faced a steady rise in severe weather events. Climate Central reports more than 193 major disasters during this period, resulting in ...

Flood insurance is a safety net people hope never to need. But the net is full of holes, and hope is unreliable. When payments do come, they’re often too little and too late, especially for renters ...

In Bihar, a groundbreaking workshop emphasized the importance of disability-inclusive disaster management. By collaborating with UN agencies and NGOs, the state is committed to embedding the voices of ...

MANILA, Philippines – Next-generation business leader Jessica Sy joined regional policymakers and development leaders at the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s Women’s International ...

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 ...

HYDERABAD: In a landmark step toward strengthening disaster resilience, UNICEF and Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with the Telangana State Disaster Management Authority, jointly ...

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of San Isidro, Northern Samar, has pioneered a bold new approach to disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) in partnership with Climate Survival Solutions ...