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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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7 November 2024

World Cities Report 2024: Cities and climate action

World Cities Report 2024 provides a wide and far-reaching analysis of the current and expected climate impacts on different regions and cities, as well as the differing vulnerabilities urban populations face.

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7 November 2024

Unveiling the role of storm surges as a driver of flooding on the western Mediterranean: A case study of the Ebro Delta

This study investigates the flooding caused by storm surge alone and in conjunction with other non-wave related factors like astronomical tides and sea level rise (SLR), using the LISFLOOD-FP model.

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7 November 2024

Cooling and extreme heat

This brief outlines key messages and key recommendations by the UNEP-led Cool Coalition over challenges and progress in sustainable cooling amid a warming world.

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7 November 2024

In Focus: Children, climate change and environmental degradation

This report lays out the key facts on how climate change impacts children, the key policy frameworks that help uphold children's rights, the existing challenges facing children, as well as UNICEF's work to support children and its call to action.

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7 November 2024

Adaptation gap report 2024

The Adaptation Gap Report (AGR) 2024 indicates that, while inching forward on adaptation planning, collectively developing countries are falling behind on implementation because of the enormous gap between adaptation finance needs and flows.

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6 November 2024

Senegal country climate and development report

According to this report the impacts of climate change are already evident in Senegal and are projected to worsen in the future with increased temperatures, greater variability, and extreme events, as well as rising sea level.

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6 November 2024

Triggering mechanics and early warning for snowmelt-rainfall-induced loess landslide

This study utilizes historical data from the Kalahaisu landslide in Xinyuan County, Ili region, which was monitored using various techniques.

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6 November 2024

From informality to impact: the untapped potential of scaling urban resilience innovation in informality

The study reviews 130 urban resilience solutions in Global South informal contexts, outlining key scaling opportunities and challenges, and offering policy and investment guidance for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations to enhance impact.