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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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Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: France

French citizens feel most vulnerable to extreme weather, cybersecurity and terrorism, showing an average level of disaster awareness, preparedness and trust in authorities compared to other EU countries, with media being their primary information source.
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Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Hungary

Hungarians feel most vulnerable to human health emergencies, with rural residents more at risk and lower awareness and preparedness among EU countries, highlighting gaps in public services and the need to improve disaster readiness and empower citizens.
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Report: 10 new insights in climate science 2024/2025

This report reveals the profound consequences of rising temperatures on the environment and human health. It highlight how surging global temperatures are not only threatening the stability of oceans but also endangering maternal and reproductive health.
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Celebrating 20 years of disaster law

This publication features stories that trace back the origins of International Disaster Response Law (IDRL) and highlights defining moments in disaster law across the globe.
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The projected exposure and response of a natural barrier island system to climate-driven coastal hazards

This study assesses the exposure of Cape Lookout National Seashore, a barrier island system in North Carolina (USA), to projected sea level rise (SLR) and storm hazards over the twenty-first century.
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Evaluating factors affecting flood susceptibility in the Yangtze River Delta using machine learning methods

This research developed an index system comprising 10 indicators associated with factors and environments that lead to disasters, and used machine learning methods to assess flood susceptibility. The Yangtze River Delta served as a case study.
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What drives household protective actions in an industrial crisis? Insights from the East Palestine train derailment

By integrating perceptions of social equity into the Protective Action Decision Model, this study uncovers how these perceptions may influence protective action in industrial crises, and in particular the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio (USA) train derailment.
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£200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes: mid-programme report

This report provides an update on the £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes that are led and managed by the Environment Agency.In the 2020 Budget the government announced a £200 million innovation fund.

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