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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4 October 2024

ARISE Annual Report 2023

ARISE annual report 2023 highlights key events, latest news and achievements of the ARISE Networks in 2023-2024.

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4 October 2024

Environmental and private property contamination following the Norfolk Southern chemical spill and chemical fires in Ohio

Following the February 2023 train derailment in Ohio, the authors conducted a rapid response to understand the chemical identity, fate, and exposure pathways after the evacuation order was lifted.

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4 October 2024

Words into Action guidelines: The Science–Policy–Society ecosystem for disaster risk reduction

Highlighting the crucial role of science in informing policy decisions, these guidelines aim to assist those aiming to incorporate science into policy processes effectively facilitating risk-informed decision-making that addresses disaster risk.

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3 October 2024

Practices of engaging people in vulnerable situations in disaster risk management

This ROADMAP2 project flash report aims to describe several good practices in engaging people in vulnerable situations in DRM, further developing the analysis started in ROADMAP project.

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3 October 2024

Climate change impacts on the blue economy in Morocco: Prospects for Jobs in Coastal Tourism

This note was prepared to inform a preliminary discussion with the Moroccan government to strengthen coastal tourism’s climate resilience under the ongoing Blue Economy Program for Results (PforR) framework.

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3 October 2024

Integrated approach for cost-effective disaster risk management

This paper explains a framework which can be used by decision-makers in deliberating disaster risk management (DRM) measures in the process of disaster resilience investment.

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3 October 2024

Choosing our future: Education for climate action

Education is a key asset for climate action. Education reshapes behaviors, develops skills, and spurs innovation. This report outlines data, evidence, examples, and a policy agenda on how to harness education and learning to propel climate action.

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3 October 2024

Climate change and the human rights of older persons

The publication highlights the vulnerability of older persons to climate change, calling for their protection in policies. It urges a rights-based approach to ensure their safety and participation in climate action, particularly in developing regions.