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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17 September 2024

Facing global risks with honest hope: Transforming multidimensional challenges into multidimensional possibilities

This report underscores the urgent need for transformative change and sets out a bold guide to strengthen our ability to understand and tackle systemic risk.

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16 September 2024

Factsheet on success factors for urban disaster risk reduction strategies – The case of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill

The factsheet shares insights on factors that are important for disaster risk reduction strategies in urban areas based on the example of Beau Bassin-Rose Hill in Mauritius.

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16 September 2024

Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report: Hurricane Beryl 2024 - Grenada

This Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report provides a synopsis of the estimated direct economic damage in Grenada following the passage of Hurricane Beryl.

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16 September 2024

Enhancing disaster risk management through a multi-sectoral approach: Recommendations for local governments by local governments

This factsheet shares insights on factors that are important for DRR strategies in urban areas and formulates eight recommendations for the involvement of different sectors in the disaster risk management of African cities.

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13 September 2024

Resources on comprehensive risk management

This is a collection of guidance documents, training courses, and resources on comprehensive climate and disaster risk.

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12 September 2024

Assessing climate change risks in fragile and conflict-affected situations - Insights and recommendations from a global analysis

The aim of the paper is to address the major development challenges faced by low- and middle-income geographies affected by fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV), which hinder efforts to alleviate extreme poverty and promote equity.

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12 September 2024

PROCULTHER-NET 2 Newsletter issue #1

The September newsletter is a summary of achievements, useful tools for experts involved in the management of cultural heritage at risk, updates on specialised training and much more.

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12 September 2024

Identifying regional hotspots of heatwaves, droughts, floods, and their co-occurrences

This paper presents a framework to aid in the selection of optimal environmental indicators for detecting and mapping extreme events and analyzing trends in heatwaves, meteorological and hydrological droughts, floods, and their compound occurrence.