Documents and publications

Explore a comprehensive collection of publications, reports, and documents that focus on disaster risk and resilience.

These resources offer insights, best practices, and research aimed at mitigating the impact of disasters. Whether you're seeking the latest research, policy recommendations, or case studies, this library supports knowledge sharing and informed decision-making in building safer, more resilient communities.

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Policies and plans

1 April 2026

Zimbabwe: National climate policy

The National Climate Policy formulation was based on and guided by robust science, stakeholder consultations, review of the current plans, strategies and policies, legal and regulatory analysis.

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7 November 2024

Adaptation gap report 2024

The Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2024 indicates that, while inching forward on adaptation planning, collectively developing countries are falling behind on implementation because of the enormous gap between adaptation finance needs and flows.

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6 November 2024

Senegal country climate and development report

According to this report the impacts of climate change are already evident in Senegal and are projected to worsen in the future with increased temperatures, greater variability, and extreme events, as well as rising sea level.

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6 November 2024

Triggering mechanics and early warning for snowmelt-rainfall-induced loess landslide

This study utilizes historical data from the Kalahaisu landslide in Xinyuan County, Ili region, which was monitored using various techniques.

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6 November 2024

From informality to impact: the untapped potential of scaling urban resilience innovation in informality

The study reviews 130 urban resilience solutions in Global South informal contexts, outlining key scaling opportunities and challenges, and offering policy and investment guidance for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to enhance impact.

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6 November 2024

State of wildfires 2023–2024

This inaugural State of Wildfires report systematically analyses fire activity worldwide, identifying extreme events from the March 2023–February 2024 fire season.

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6 November 2024

Transboundary climate risks and adaptation in mountain areas: A brief for parties and observers to the UNFCCC

This brief articulates what transboundary climate risks are, why they matter, and their relevance for different negotiation tracks – including proposed calls for action.

Documents and publications

5 November 2024

Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Romania

This survey shows Romanians feel most vulnerable to extreme weather, have lower disaster awareness, preparedness and trust in authorities than the EU average, rely on media and friends for information, signaling a need for improved public engagement.