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.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

Reducing vulnerability to disasters in Roma settlements

This report by the YUROM Center details the collection of ethnically sensitive statistical data concerning the Roma community in Serbia in the context of disaster vulnerability and increasing resilience to climate change.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

Economic damage from natural hazards and internal migration in the United States

Natural hazards drive U.S. migration, with hurricanes, floods, and storms causing significant outflows to nearby counties, potentially increasing future disaster risk for these populations. Tailored policies are needed for specific hazard responses.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

COP29 expectations document (annual policy document): Achieving fair climate finance to deliver resilience, ambition and a just transition

This COP29 document outlines essential climate finance goals, just transition measures, adaptation priorities, and energy system transformation to achieve fair, resilient, and ambitious climate action globally.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

COP29 special report on climate and health: health is the argument for climate action

The WHO COP29 report identifies key climate-health policies across people, place, and planet, focusing on protecting 3.6 billion vulnerable people and advocating integrated health and climate governance.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

Compound dry-hot-fire events connecting Central and Southeastern South America: an unapparent and deadly ripple effect

The 2020 Pantanal fires raised PM2.5 levels by 600%, coinciding with heatwaves and causing 2,150 deaths. This study shows CDHW events have cross-regional impacts, highlighting the need for multi-scale risk management and telecoupled governance.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Sweden

Swedes feel vulnerable to cybersecurity, infrastructure, and health threats but show high disaster awareness, trust in authorities, and proactive preparedness, supporting strong disaster resilience.

Documents and publications

11 November 2024

Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Slovenia

Slovenians feel vulnerable to extreme weather, floods, and geological disasters but show high disaster awareness, trust in authorities, and proactive preparedness, ensuring strong resilience.