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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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23 September 2024

The impact of urbanization on surface runoff and flood prevention strategies: A case study of a traditional village

This study quantitatively analyzes how reconstruction activities caused changes in surface runoff and flooding disasters in Hezhai Village.

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23 September 2024

Advancing innovative knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and climate ready health care systems

The CORE-STEP Dashboard attempts to support healthcare systems by presenting visualisations of data on historical disaster events, climate-sensitive disease trends, community adaptation efforts, and health service capacity.

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20 September 2024

Using participatory processes to create and implement local climate change adaptation plans for urban resilience and water security

This brief recommends that the G20 encourage cities, other subnational-level governments, and in particular water resource management actors, to develop and implement climate adaptation plans and governance agreements by using participatory approaches.

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20 September 2024

Flood resilience in Albania

This program report explores 3 fundamental pillars of change that led to significant impact at both the local and national level between 2018 and 2024.

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20 September 2024

Roorkee Declaration on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024

The Roorkee Declaration on Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted at the 5th Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (APSTCDRR) that took place in in Roorkee, India on 11-13 July 2024.

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20 September 2024

Climate information services for health systems strengthening

This technical report explores the significant potential of Climate Information Services (CIS) to support climate adaptation within health system strengthening (HSS) initiatives.

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20 September 2024

Rethinking premium support: Enhancing the impact and sustainability of climate risk insurance

This insight paper aims to support policymakers and practitioners as they seek to scale up financial protection against climate-related shocks through sovereign insurance solutions.

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20 September 2024

Status of Science and Technology in Disaster Risk Reduction in Asia-Pacific 2024

This report is based on a comprehensive review and qualitative survey, which examine the application of science and technology to disaster risk reduction in the Asia-Pacific region.