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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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24 October 2024

Weather, law, and public-private engagement

This report breaks new ground on the question of weather laws by surveying the existing national weather laws and by asking whether the main obstacle to better public-private engagement is the absence or the presence of a national weather law.

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24 October 2024

Measurement and impact analysis of social vulnerability to geological disasters in Guizhou Province, China

This study established a framework for measuring social vulnerability to geological disasters and verified its impact on disaster risk. The index measurement is supported by an existing methodological framework (SoVI).

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24 October 2024

Guinea-Bissau country climate and development report

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Guinea-Bissau presents a strategic framework for aligning development goals with climate change objectives amid the country's delicate political and institutional landscape.

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24 October 2024

Central African Republic: Country climate and development report

The Central African Republic (CAR) Climate Change and Development Report (CCDR) provides an in-depth analysis of the country’s vulnerability to climate change and its implications for sustainable development.

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24 October 2024

Long-term communication of aftershock forecasts: The Canterbury earthquake sequence in New Zealand

This study explores long-term aftershock forecast information and communication needs in the aftermath of the 2016 Christchurch earthquake. It also aims to gather feedback on aftershock scenarios, an alternative form for communicating the forecast.

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24 October 2024

Poverty impacts of the Pakistan flood 2022

This paper demonstrates how real-time satellite data, in combination with administrative data and historical household survey data, can be used to model the impact of floods on household welfare.

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24 October 2024

Cyclone Gabrielle final recovery report

Northland's disaster recovery focused on setting clear priorities, coordinating government and community efforts, and supporting local groups. The region made solid progress, with an emphasis on reducing future risks and building resilience.

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24 October 2024

Tackling transboundary climate risks in the Middle East and North Africa

The brief discusses transboundary climate risks in the MENA region. It highlights governance challenges and calls for improved adaptation financing and regional cooperation, emphasizing the need for international support to enhance resilience.