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Supply Chains Are Key to Managing Disaster Risk and Cutting Emissions
Countries in Asia and the Pacific contribute most to global emissions while bearing the brunt of disasters. Tracking emissions across sectors and supply chains can address both issues and support sustainable growth.
Nomundari Baatar, Mahinthan Joseph Mariasingham, Shambhavi Sawhney
A Roadmap to Disaster Resilience
By embedding disaster risk screening into every stage of investment, Uzbekistan is strengthening infrastructure, protecting vulnerable communities, and creating a more resilient foundation for long-term growth.
From Data to Decisions: Turning Disaster Risk into Resilience
Open-source platforms, AI-powered tools, and multi-stakeholder partnerships can provide the resources and knowledge needed to strengthen disaster resilience at the community level.
Getting the Timing Right: Disasters, Debt and Livelihoods
By combining strategic debt issuance timing with expanded disaster insurance, countries can reduce financing burdens and accelerate community rebuilding.
Four Actions to Help Flood-Devastated Schools Bounce Back
After devastating floods in 2022 that caused widespread damage to schools, Pakistan’s Sindh province needs to bounce back by decentralizing management and enhancing private sector involvement. Strategic planning and coordination are also needed to rebuild the education sector.
Here’s How to Prepare for Disasters, Not Just React to Them
Disasters triggered by natural hazards were once seen as inevitable. They are increasingly understood to be either preventable or potentially much less harmful. Incorporating disaster risk management particularly disaster risk reduction into development programs can mitigate the impacts of these harmful events.
As Climate Change Transforms Migration, Governments Must Act to Ease Restrictions
Climate-induced disasters are intensifying in Asia and the Pacific, affecting migration and causing economic strain. The need for effective adaptation strategies and international cooperation is urgent as remittances play a vital role in risk management.
Keeping it Fair: How to Account for Inequity in Climate and Disaster Risk Analyses
Incorporating social inequalities into climate risk analyses offers a more just consideration of the vulnerabilities of different communities.
Jeanette Choong, Alessio Giardino, David Lallemant, Dennis Wagenaar, Robert Soden
Climate Crisis: How Big Data Can Improve Disaster Response and Preparedness
During times of disaster and crisis, fast and detailed information is needed. Big data solutions have the potential to save lives and economic assets if the right frameworks are put in place. This will be increasingly important as climate change takes its toll.
Four Steps to Increase Investment in Disaster Displacement Solutions
To help those forced to move by disasters caused by natural hazards, innovative financing and greater cooperation between development and humanitarian sectors are needed.