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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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10 October 2024

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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10 October 2024

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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10 October 2024

Fiscal resilience over time and its management in the context of multi-risks: an application to the Danube Region

The study examines fiscal resilience in the Danube Region, emphasizing how governments manage financial risks from multi-hazards like floods and earthquakes, the need for tailored strategies based on fiscal vulnerabilities and multi-risk scenarios.

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10 October 2024

Loss and damage in informal urban settlements: Summary report

This report examines the economic and non-economic losses experienced in three major cities: São Paulo (Brazil), Nairobi (Kenya), and Jakarta (Indonesia).

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10 October 2024

Entry points for disaster risk reduction mainstreaming in humanitarian shelter and settlements interventions

This report provides an overview of entry points to include DRR in shelter and settlement assistance, including ecosystem-based DRR developed by the Global Shelter Cluster.

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10 October 2024

The state of pre-arranged financing for disasters 2024

The State of Pre-arranged Financing for Disasters 2024 is a unique source of data and analysis on the level of effort of international development donors to support a shift towards arranging financing for disasters, before shocks happen.

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9 October 2024

Identifying urban prone areas to flash floods: The case of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

This paper analyzes the causes involved in the flood hazard in the city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands.

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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.