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Every week the PreventionWeb team of editors selects the latest news and research, reports and publications on disaster risk reduction – here is their selection of the latest must-read content.

Rain pouring down on an umbrella in rainbow colors.

Research briefs

4 May 2023

When it rains, it really does pour

University of Canterbury (UC) researchers have discovered a link between the frequency of rain events and the intensity of those rain events.

University of Canterbury

Documents and publications

4 May 2023

State and trends in adaptation report 2022

State and Trends in Adaptation 2022 Report: Africa (Volume 2) expands on the in-depth analyses provided in State and Trends in Adaptation 2021 by widening its scope of sector and thematic areas, regional coverage.

Update

4 May 2023

Prepare for El Niño

The likelihood of El Niño developing later this year is increasing, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). This would have the opposite impacts on weather and climate patterns in many regions of the to world.

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Documents and publications

4 May 2023

Global report on food crises - 2023

The Global Report on Food Crises 2023, produced by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) in support to the Global Network against Food Crises (GNAFC).

Three men working in a textile factory in India. They are applying print on fabric.

Update

3 May 2023

Adapting to the impacts of extreme heat in Bangladesh’s labour force

The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary, the writers consider how policymakers can ensure workers are protected from extreme heat

London School of Economics and Political Science, the

Update

2 May 2023

As rising seas disrupt toxic sites, communities of color are at most risk

As rising seas threaten to flood hundreds of toxic sites along the California coast, the risk of flood-related contamination will fall disproportionately on the state’s most marginalized communities, finds a new study.

University of California, Berkeley

This image shows dead trees that were destroyed by a forest fire and are now covered with frost and rain.

Update

2 May 2023

Using cave formations to investigate ancient wildfires

From sediment cores to speleothems, environmental archives are helping us to understand the history of wildfires.

Eos - AGU

Documents and publications

2 May 2023

Global food policy report 2023

The report explores a growing body of evidence on how diverse policy responses can reduce both the immediate and longer-term impacts of food crises, and improve livelihoods, incomes, and food security and nutrition for the future.

Documents and publications

2 May 2023

Designing inclusive, accessible early warning systems: Good practices and entry points

This report presents key lessons and areas of good practice from specific examples, along with recommendations and entry points for inclusive, accessible early warning systems (EWS). It is aimed at development practitioners.

Traditional exhibition of mining equipment dedicated to the holiday "Avtomobilist Day". October 30, 2010 in Zarafshan, Uzbekistan.

Update

1 May 2023

Uzbekistan makes efforts to strengthen capacity on mine tailings and prevention of accidental water pollution, with UNECE’s support

Uzbekistan is one of the world's largest producers of gold and uranium. In the last 40 years, Uzbekistan has built a strong mining industry, which is expected to grow, given that only 20 % of the country’s territory has yet been explored.

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe