Documents and publications

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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14 October 2024

Mapping human mobility in national and regional disaster risk reduction strategies and related instruments

This report is a follow-up to the 2018 Baseline Mapping, it examines the integration of disaster displacement and human mobility into national and regional DRR strategies, providing a comprehensive overview of current practices and trends

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11 October 2024

Loss and damage: Challenges and opportunities for city leadership – a youth perspective

The report focuses on how youth can address climate-induced loss and damage in cities, especially in the Global South. It highlights young people's role in partnering with cities and mayors to tackle urban vulnerabilities and drive climate resilience.

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11 October 2024

Risk Communication for Early Action: Guide for essential research

This practical guide aims to help you gather essential research data to underpin effective and relevant disaster risk communication plans to support early warning and early action.

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11 October 2024

Risk Communication for Early Action: Pocket guide

The aim of this guide is to provide simple guidance and practical tips for practitioners planning effective disaster risk communication strategies that support early warning and early action.

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11 October 2024

Improving food security and child health in Burkina Faso in a changing climate

This policy brief highlights priority areas for actionable advances in improving food security, nutrition and child health in Burkina Faso in the context of a changing climate.

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11 October 2024

Protection of persons displaced across borders in the context of disasters and the adverse effects of climate change: A review of literature, legislation and case law to support the implementation of the global compact on refugees

This review of current State practice shows that authorities in many countries have been confronted with individuals claiming international protection due to the impacts of disasters and climate change.

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11 October 2024

Readiness to access climate finance in Chad

This study assesses Chad’s capacity to plan for, access, use, monitor and report on climate finance.

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11 October 2024

Parametric insurance to build financial resilience

The “Parametric insurance to build financial resilience” report highlights how parametric insurance can help governments, businesses and communities financially prepare for rising risks.