Data and information management

This theme covers aspects related to hardware, software, networks, and media for the collection, storage, processing, transmission and presentation of information for disaster risk reduction (DRR), as well as related services. It also addresses information management to support knowledge sharing for DRR, such as data exchange standards and taxonomy.

Latest Data and information management additions in the Knowledge Base

Lake in Serbia
Update

The renewed Sava Forecasting and Warning System will not only ensure insight into flood risks but also provide the region with important information during hydrological droughts particularly relevant to the inland navigation along the Sava River basin.

Deltares
Update

Damage surveys provide crucial information about when, where and how strong U.S. tornadoes are to better understand disaster risk

Scientific American, a Division of Nature America, Inc.
Research briefs

Scientists have developed a new tool for improved wildfire prediction using machine learning (ML). The collection and integration of higher-quality data can significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of wildfire predictions.

European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts
Marine heatwaves during winter could have dire impacts on New Zealand fisheries and herald more summer storms
Research briefs

New research led by CMCC researcher Marie-Lou Bachèlery, harnesses the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict extreme Atlantic Niño and Benguela Niño events up to 3 months in advance.

Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici
This image shows a class 5 Super Taifun approaching the Asian Pacific coast. The image shows the eye of the hurricane viewed from space.
Update

Mutual insurer MAIF (Mutuelle assurance des Instituteurs de France) is strengthening its climate risk modeling capabilities with access to a comprehensive suite of Moody's high-definition risk models.

Moody's Investors Service
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Documents and publications

HiFlo-DAT compiles 175 years of flood data in Kullu, India, improving DRR through historic analysis. It reveals monsoon-driven flood trends, key impact zones, and vulnerable groups, promoting data-based planning across the Himalayan region.

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)
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Nonprofit introduces the Strong Homes Scale to help homeowners evaluate resilience and explore customized strengthening options for six different disaster types.

Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
Aerial image of a completely ruined roof after a severe storm
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Yokahu, a leading innovator in parametric insurance, today announced the launch of cat-risk.com, the first independent, many-to-many parametric exchange for the London re/insurance market.

Yokahu
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