Collections: Topic guides

Keep up to date with the latest topic guides on the PreventionWeb knowledge base. These pages bring together a selection of reference material on various disaster risk reduction topics and emerging trends.

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04 Mar 2024
As climate change and disasters increasingly wreak havoc, legal systems will likewise begin holding companies, governments and individuals more accountable for their climate emissions and risk negligence.
04 Mar 2024
Inhaling fine particulates in the smoke generated by wildfires causes significant and sometimes severe health impacts, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions.
04 Mar 2024
Frameworks, case studies, and tools for measuring resilience.
04 Mar 2024
While much discussion revolves around the physical effects of disasters, mental health can also be harmed after a calamity. These resources explore the effects of disasters on mental health and good practices for reducing negative impacts.
04 Mar 2024
Ecosystem-based approaches can provide effective solutions for flood risk management.
04 May 2023
Working with nature and green infrastructure can improve the management of water resources and contribute to reducing risks associated with water-related disasters and climate change while restoring and protecting ecosystems.
04 Mar 2024
Disasters often exacerbate the conditions of people suffering from non-communicable diseases. Explore the implications for public health.
04 Mar 2024
Explore case studies and best practices on the use of open data for disaster risk reduction.

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