A collaborative program launched between APRU and Tohoku University to nurture future leaders in advanced disaster risk reduction research HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2023, 21% more natural ...

The United Nations system, coordinated by the United Nations Office for Disaster Reduction, has guidelines for nations and municipalities to manage natural hazard risk. Foremost among these, in many ...

In an era where urban areas are increasingly vulnerable to natural disasters, a new study published in Engineering offers a comprehensive framework for quantifying urban disaster resilience. The ...

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 ...

The study shows that a disability-inclusive disaster education program in primary schools in Yogyakarta significantly ...

Climate extremities create an extra burden on developing economies, where they grapple with building new infrastructure while operating the existing ones, director general, Coalition for Disaster Resi ...

In past years Kaua'i has experienced devastating tropical cyclones, wildfires, flooding, high surf and wave events. In response, the County of Kaua'i has developed a framework to help Kauaʻi's ...

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has completed the draft National Flood Management Framework, which establishes a unified, long-term policy direction for flood risk reduction ...

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has urged Nigeria to adopt the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy (2025 – 2030) and Action Plan. The resident representative of the United ...

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro (PIA) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) MIMAROPA has announced that a comprehensive Regional Disaster Preparedness (RDP) Framework is ...