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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: Climate Policy Initiative
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2024 state of cities climate finance: The landscape of urban climate finance

The 2024 State of Cities Climate Finance report (SCCFR) provides the most comprehensive assessment of urban climate flows and needs globally. It aims to inform action on mobilizing finance for city-level climate action at scale by 2030.
Cover and source: Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters
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Cred Crunch Newsletter, Issue no 76 (October 2024): Enhancing the EM-DAT database and documentation

This CRED Crunch details several improvements made based on feedback from users and experts, including a redesigned website, a dedicated portal for documentation, and new open-source tools that make data analysis easier.
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China resilient cities report

This report is a comprehensive knowledge-policy-action study that explores the strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing urban resilience in China, as well as showcasing the best practices among cities from China.
Cover and source: DRR Dynamics
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Inclusive DRR for hyper-marginalised children and youth

This briefing note highlights the need to ensure that disaster risk reduction policies are inclusive of hyper-marginalised children and youth, not just a moral imperative but a strategic necessity for building truly resilient societies.
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A lava flow simulation experience oriented to disaster risk reduction, early warning systems and response during the 2021 volcanic eruption in Cumbre Vieja, La Palma

This research paper describes and evaluates the use of a probabilistic simulation algorithm for predicting the behavior and evolution of lava flows during volcanic disasters, using the case of the Cumbre Vieja eruption on La Palma in 2021 as a reference.
Cover and source: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
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Weathering the storm: Hurricane Sandy and the 2012 US federal election

This case study analyses preparedness, actions and results on the part of election officials and their election emergency policies in New Jersey and neighbouring states on the East Coast of the United States, amid Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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Association of heat and cold waves with cause-specific mortality in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This report reveals that heat waves in Iran significantly raise cardiovascular deaths, especially in men and the elderly. Cold waves may also increase mortality. More research and policies are needed to protect vulnerable groups from these risks.
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Climate resilient development pathways boost inclusive national adaptation action

The study emphasizes integrating climate-resilient pathways into national adaptation plans to ensure inclusivity. It calls for cross-sectoral coordination to address social inequality, enhance disaster risk reduction, and promote economic diversification.

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