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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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9 October 2024

The 2024 state of the climate report: Perilous times on planet Earth

This reports presents an analysis of the latest trends in a wide array of planetary vital signs. This articles also offers a review of notable recent climate-related disasters, spotlight important climate-related topics, and discuss policy interventions.

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9 October 2024

Exploring drought-to-flood interactions and dynamics: A global case review

This study synthesizes the current understanding of the hydrological, impact, and adaptation processes underlying drought-to-flood events (i.e., consecutive drought and flood events), and how they interact.

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9 October 2024

Response planning tip sheet for environment, climate change and disaster risk reduction mainstreaming

This tip sheet guides country-level Shelter Cluster Coordinators on minimum requirements for environmental, climate change, and DRR mainstreaming in preparing Shelter Chapters of HRPs or HNRPs.

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9 October 2024

Needs overview tip sheet for environment, climate change, and disaster risk reduction mainstreaming

This tip sheet guides Shelter Cluster Coordinators on integrating environmental considerations, climate change, and DRR into HNOs and Shelter Needs Overviews to enhance humanitarian responses and mitigate impacts.

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8 October 2024

North Macedonia country compendium: Country climate and development report

This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for North Macedonia examines the country's development trajectory through the lens of the country’s vulnerability to climate change.

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8 October 2024

Wildfire peer review report: Greece 2024

The report looks at wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response in Greece, and is the result of over six months of work on the side of Greek authorities, peer experts, and the Commission.

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7 October 2024

SME resilience checklist

This SME resilience checklist offers steps for businesses to prepare for extreme weather, covering worker safety, premises protection, and supply chain resilience​.

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7 October 2024

Civil protection roadmap for drought resilience in Switzerland

This report explores the significance of drought hazards for civil protection organizations in Switzerland, both at the local and national levels.