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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.

Illustration of Anak Krakatau volcano's eruption, Indonesia.

Update

1 February 2022

Tonga eruption: a reminder of the cascading risks and vulnerabilities of SIDS

The eruption in Tonga is illustrative of a cascading risks scenario where one disaster triggered another, exposing and exacerbating multiple critical vulnerabilities.

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN-ESCAP)

Rescue team help people to escape from flooded area on August 17,2018 in Pathanamthitta,Kerala, India.

Update

31 January 2022

India’s policymakers get detailed data to help manage disasters

As disasters worsen due to climate change, a new report reveals what to expect in every district of the country in the hope of mitigating the human costs

The Third Pole

Community announcement

1 February 2022

Sendai Framework stocktaking: Stakeholder inputs

UNDRR has launched a survey collecting inputs from stakeholders as part of the Midterm Review (MTR) of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework).

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

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Documents and publications

31 January 2022

Digital twin-driven intelligence disaster prevention and mitigation for infrastructure: Advances, challenges, and opportunities

This paper proposes a scientific concept of digital twin-driven systematic construction of intelligent disaster prevention and mitigation for infrastructure (IDPMI), which intends to clarify the potential of digital twin (DT) in disaster management.

Young African women dealing with financial matters in her store.

Update

27 January 2022

Disaster risk finance in Africa: Lessons learned from pioneering disaster risk finance solutions over the past decade

In the case of Niger, the government’s strong commitment to the disaster risk finance (DRF) agenda was evident in its appointment of a dedicated DRF Steering Committee.

World Bank, the

Dili, Timor-Leste inundated with flood waters following Cyclone Seroja

Update

29 January 2022

Timor-Leste floods teach costly lessons

Floods of 2021 in Timor-Leste presented opportunities to build back better in recovery efforts thanks to international support from countries like Australia.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific

A tsunami detector buoy is floated off the Nicobar Islands, India

Update

27 January 2022

Four things tsunami-vulnerable countries must do to prepare for the next disaster

While incidents such as the eruption of are relatively common as volcanoes are naturally unstable, unpredictable and exist throughout the world.

Conversation Media Group, the

Documents and publications

28 January 2022

Building resilience to future outbreaks: Infectious disease risk financing solutions for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Region

This study provides a review of infectious disease risk financing schemes to draw lessons and recommend solutions for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries.

Documents and publications

28 January 2022

Post-disaster shelter recovery policy framework: Building a responsive system to support resilient and equitable recovery in the Philippines

This paper assesses post-disaster shelter recovery policy frameworks in the Philippines by building a responsive system to support resilient and equitable recovery. Every year, shelter in the Philippines is being lost to climate-related events.

Winter banner panorama of the slope at ski resort, people skiing, snow pine trees, blue sky

Research briefs

26 January 2022

Slippery slopes: How climate change is threatening the 2022 Winter Olympics

Climate change is threatening the Winter Olympics and the future of snow sports by making conditions much more dangerous to athletes and participants, finds a new report.

Loughborough University