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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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4 November 2024

Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Portugal

Portuguese citizens view wildfires as their top disaster risk but have lower disaster awareness and preparedness than the EU average. They rely on less formal information, highlighting a need for greater engagement in disaster preparedness.

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4 November 2024

Spatial risk assessment for climate proofing of economic activities: The case of Belluno Province (North-East Italy)

In this study, spatial indicators, tailored to the social and ecological systems of interest and co-designed with the key stakeholders are aggregated into sectoral risk indexes quantified in economic terms.

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4 November 2024

Forecasting atmospheric persistence and implications for the predictability of temperature and temperature extremes

This study investigates whether there is a relationship between the persistence of atmospheric circulation patterns in the Euro-Atlantic sector and forecast skill for temperatures and temperature extremes in Europe.

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4 November 2024

Attribution of summer 2022 extreme wildfire season in Southwest France to anthropogenic climate change

This study is assessing the role of anthropogenic climate change in the occurrence of prolonged extreme climate conditions favourable for the development of summer 2022 Landes wildfires.

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4 November 2024

Ninth Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction: Summary report

This summary report covers the 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (AfRP-9) held on the theme of “Act Now for the Resilient Africa We Want" in Windhoek between 21 to 24 October 2024.

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4 November 2024

From knowledge to action - How to leverage country climate and development reports : Insights for government officials and country stakeholders

Based on insights gained from the first two years of CCDR publications, this note identifies five channels through which the reports can support policy formulation and investment prioritization, or inform projects and programs.

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4 November 2024

Comparative analysis of tsunami casualty estimation approaches: Agent-based modeling versus simplified approach in Japanese coastal cities

This study aims to clarify the differences in the estimation of casualties from a significant earthquake and tsunami event between an agent-based model (ABM) and a simplified approach.

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4 November 2024

Disaster risk awareness and preparedness of the EU population: Malta

Austrian citizens perceive extreme weather events as their top disaster risk. While they trust public authorities, they find disaster information hard to access and rely on social media. Despite this, they've been more prepared than other Europeans.