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Northland's disaster recovery focused on setting clear priorities, coordinating government and community efforts, and supporting local groups. The region made solid progress, with an emphasis on reducing future risks and building resilience.

Cultural burning was one of the main ways Indigenous groups managed land. They created mosaics of burned and unburned land, reducing the chance of megafires by burning fuel loads and creating safe havens in dangerous times.

This report outlines findings and recommendations in the aftermath of the 2022 floods across Australia. In particular, this report examines the three “P”s of flood insurance: policyholders, pooling and preparation.

For many Australians, 2022 was a dark and devastating year. Major floods wreaked havoc on hundreds of communities in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. But for some, the floods themselves were only half the disaster.

This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) explores the unique climate change challenge faced by the Pacific Atoll Countries (Pacific Atolls), the Republic of Kiribati, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and Tuvalu.

Severe thunderstorms are expected in Southern Australia. Key ingredients include moisture, vertical instability, and wind shear. These storms can trigger tornadoes and worsen fires. Climate change may intensify this, but regional impacts are uncertain.

Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a result, household insurance costs are soaring - tripling in some cases.

This is the Co-Chairs' Statement of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR).