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Technology can help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. From early detection to contact-tracing apps, patient triaging via AI, and robotic hospital sanitisation, technology solutions can help through all stages of pandemic preparedness and response.

The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the systemic nature of risk.

Humanitarianism and DRR mutually inform each other. Below are key readings for understanding the humanitarian-DRR nexus.

For many countries, the tourism industry is a major economic driver. As disasters increasingly threaten popular touristic destinations, it is critical for the tourism sector to invest in preparedness and disaster resilience.

Evacuation route planning is a key part of disaster risk management with the primary aim of reducing risk to life in the face of hazards.

Urban heat islands occur when human activity and construction create higher temperatures in urban areas than the surrounding landscape.

Challenges, case studies and best practices to address gender violence in disaster risk reduction efforts.

Explore how volunteers contribute to DRR and how organizations can maximize their impact.