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We cannot reduce risk effectively if we cannot measure disaster losses. Have a look at stocktaking, challenges and best practices in this collection on disaster loss data. Traditionally

During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, natural hazards increased disaster risk in countries already managing the outbreak. These resources explore the interlinkages between these hazards and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Businesses around the world have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These resources explore how the private sector has withstood the pandemic and how its resilience can be further built.

As the pandemic exacerbated existing vulnerabilities, inequalities, poverty and exclusion also impaired efforts to contain the outbreak.

While El Niño and La Niña events can drive disaster risk, understanding these phenomena can help inform early warning and boost preparedness efforts.

Resources on attribution science to communicate the linkages between extreme weather events and climate change.

The fall armyworm is an insect that can cause significant damage to crops, especially maize. This collection showcases information about risk assessment, crop variations, integrated pest management, and biological control methods.

Risk communication is critical to help the public understand the different types of risks they face, discuss what can be done and take action to manage those risks.