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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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26 November 2024

Measuring community heatwave resilience: A comprehensive framework and tool

This article presents the first comprehensive, multi-sector heatwave resilience measurement framework and associated tool, available for use at the community or city neighbourhood scale.

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26 November 2024

Climate risk profile: Jamaica

This profile provides an overview of climate risks facing Jamaica, including how climate change will potentially impact agricultural production, human health, water and sanitation, infrastructure, coastal ecosystems, and youth development.

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26 November 2024

Climate risk profile: Philippines

This profile provides an overview of climate risks facing the Philippines, including how climate change will potentially impact human health, energy and urban infrastructure, coastal ecosystems, agriculture, and water resources.

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25 November 2024

Djibouti country climate and development report

The Djibouti Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) highlights the critical climate challenges facing Djibouti and identifies key policy reforms and investments to strengthen the country's resilience.

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25 November 2024

Yemen country climate and development report

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Yemen uses a scenario-based approach to navigate the complex nexus of development, conflict, and climate change.

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25 November 2024

Policy brief: Nature for Resilience

This policy brief explores the link between human and ecosystem vulnerability and provides key insights on how nature contributes to preventing disasters and reducing people’s vulnerability and exposure to them.

Cover and source: United Nations Environment Programme

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22 November 2024

Global peatland hotspot atlas: The state of the world's peatlands in maps

The Global Peatland Hotspot Atlas: The State of the World's Peatlands in Maps evaluates the current status of peatlands worldwide and highlights the threats they face from urbanization, industrialization, land use changes, and climate change.