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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3 October 2024

Progress on transboundary water cooperation: mid-term status of SDG Indicator 6.5.2, with a special focus on climate change - 2024

A UNECE-UNESCO report highlights that only 28% of transboundary water agreements are fully operational, undermining resilience to floods and droughts. The lack of cooperation on shared water resources delays global efforts to address climate challenges.

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3 October 2024

Disaster risk profile - Niger

This Country Disaster Risk Profile for Niger presents a comprehensive view of the country's vulnerability to natural and human-induced hazards, particularly floods and droughts.

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2 October 2024

Addressing climate risks through social protection

This position paper is a guide to the objectives and capacities envisaged for social protection in addressing the climate-related risks to be managed by the Red Cross Red Crescent.

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2 October 2024

Storms, early education, and human capital

This paper examines the impact of school-age exposure to storms on education and employment outcomes in India.

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2 October 2024

Assessing and financing loss and damage due to climate change in Somalia

To support national planning and international advocacy, this report provides policy-makers in Somalia with new estimates of current and potential future climate-attributable losses and damages.

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2 October 2024

Climate risk profile: Libya

This profile provides an overview of climate risks facing Libya, including how climate change will potentially impact human health and the country’s water resources, clean energy sector, coastal and urban areas, and agricultural productivity.

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2 October 2024

Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines country climate and development report

This regional Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) contributes to the identification of opportunities for OECS countries to achieve their development goals and increase resilience by responding to the challenges posed by climate change

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2 October 2024

Climate risk profile: Uzbekistan

This profile offers an overview of climate risks facing Uzbekistan, including how climate change may impact economic sectors like tourism and agriculture, infrastructure, education outcomes, water resources and the health of humans and animals.