Collections of topic and resource guides

Keep up to date with the latest topic guides on the PreventionWeb knowledge base. These pages bring together a selection of reference material on various disaster risk reduction topics and emerging trends.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Disability and disaster risk

This resource guide includes case studies, challenges and best practices to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction.

Topic guide

19 Jan 2024

DRR in humanitarian and fragile contexts

Humanitarianism and DRR mutually inform each other. Below are key readings for understanding the humanitarian-DRR nexus.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Inclusion of older people in DRR

Case studies, challenges and best practices to ensure the full participation of elderly people in disaster risk reduction.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Building resilient ports and harbours

Adapting ports to a changing climate and investing in disaster resilience is critical to reduce the economic impacts from catastrophic events.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Pets in disaster risk reduction

Pets are often overlooked in disaster preparedness plans. Explore different initiatives that ensure both pets and their owners are protected when disasters strike.

Topic guide

08 Dec 2021

El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

While El Niño and La Niña events can drive disaster risk, understanding these phenomena can help inform early warning and boost preparedness efforts.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Tourism and disaster risk reduction

For many countries, the tourism industry is a major economic driver. As disasters increasingly threaten popular touristic destinations, it is critical for the tourism sector to invest in preparedness and disaster resilience.

Topic guide

04 May 2023

Informal settlements

These resources analyse how these settlements exacerbate risk and management efforts.