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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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Cover and source: International Institute for Sustainable Development
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A story of gender, equity, and justice in climate change adaptation

Key gender and equity findings from the 6th Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – Working Group II on Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability.
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Big data and disaster risk management: an introduction

This article underlines how data scarcity in many low- and middle-income economies leaves governments and other agencies without reliable and timely assessments of the impacts of disasters, and prevents them from taking early actions.
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Thirsty business: A global analysis of extreme weather shocks on firms

This paper examines how dry spells and precipitation shocks influence firm performance.
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Call to action to governments to respond with urgency on systemic climate risk

This Call to Action is a reminder to policymakers to act decisively and urgently to manage systemic risk, by committing to and implementing, national policy reforms consistent with 1.5°C carbon budgets and development pathways.
Strengthening DRR in NBSAPs guidance
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Strengthening disaster risk reduction in national biodiversity strategies and action plans: Recommendations and guidance for governments (Consultative Version)

This publication provides actionable guidance for governments to integrate DRR into biodiversity strategies, promoting resilience and sustainability by aligning efforts with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the Sendai Framework.
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Japan: current status and challenges in operating flood early warning systems at the local level

This study surveyed 350 Japanese municipalities on Flood Early Warning Systems (FEWS), finding challenges in resources, risk assessment, and reaching vulnerable groups. Improving any FEWS part benefits the system, with a focus on socio-economic factors.
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India: Voluntary National Report of the MTR SF

This is India's Voluntary National Report for the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (MTR SF).
Cover and source: University of Birmingham
Educational materials

Forged by fire: An illustrated history of burns in the 20th century

Forged by Fire is an innovative set of resources designed for students of different ages to learn about community, place, and resilience through the history of burns injuries in twentieth century Britain.

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