curriculum development on disaster risk reduction for schools and training institutions; and (iv) completing preparation of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) plan for Tamil Nadu, ...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed readiness to explore risk financing as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of disasters. The Director General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar ...

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 focuses on the role of education in protecting and empowering children for a disaster-free future. Many disasters, often worsened by climate ...

Florida is no stranger to disasters. From hurricanes and flooding to extreme heat, the state experiences the devastating impacts of climate-driven hazards year after year. In 2024 alone, Florida ...

The Federal Government has stressed the importance of adopting risk financing mechanisms to ensure early recovery and business continuity following the socio-economic disruptions caused by disasters.

all development projects should mainstream risk reduction which means consider and address disaster risks in their planning, design, construction and implementation, operation, and maintenance.

Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. Over the past decade, the World Bank has emerged as the global leader in disaster risk management, supporting client countries to assess exposure to ...

In 2024 alone, Florida faced significant damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton, underscoring the urgent need to shift from reactive disaster response to proactive disaster risk reduction (DRR ...

The 2024 Regional Assessment Report on Disaster Risk in Latin America and the Caribbean (RAR24), published by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), reveals a troubling ...