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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Policies and plans

1 April 2026

Zimbabwe: National climate policy

The National Climate Policy formulation was based on and guided by robust science, stakeholder consultations, review of the current plans, strategies and policies, legal and regulatory analysis.

Documents and publications

8 November 2024

2024 State of climate services

The 2024 edition of the report describes the current state of climate services while also examining and assessing the progress that has been made during the last five years.

Documents and publications

8 November 2024

Characteristics, drivers, and predictability of flood events in the Tana River Basin, Kenya

This study offers insights on the potential for GloFAS to complement existing forecasting and FldEWS across the region, operated by national and the regional forecasting agencies

Documents and publications

8 November 2024

Truly global: A regional outlook on the 2030 climate simulations

‘Truly Global: A Regional Outlook on the 2030 Climate Solutions’ provides regional perspectives on climate action from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The report emphasises critical efforts on multiple fronts to transform systems.

Documents and publications

7 November 2024

Harmonized European Union subnational crop statistics can reveal climate impacts and crop cultivation shifts

The dataset described in this paper includes a harmonized collection of subnational crop statistics on area, production, and yield, collected for the EU from NSIs and the EUROSTAT REGIO database – subnational crop statistic.

Documents and publications

7 November 2024

Demonstrating locally led adaptation principles in practice

This publication explains that by ensuring that resources reach those who are most affected and by involving communities in planning and implementation, locally-led adaptation principles aim to provide an inclusive approach to climate change adaptation.

Documents and publications

7 November 2024

Disaster risk, inequality, and fiscal sustainability

The study shows that disaster risk has recessionary effects and also causes inequality to widen. Sovereign debt also rises due to disaster risk. Targeted transfers are recommended but progressive taxes entail a significant fiscal cost.

Documents and publications

7 November 2024

Extreme heat and heatwaves are linked to the risk of unintentional child injuries in Guangzhou city

This study underscores the significant implications of non-fatal unintentional injuries among children attributable to climate change.