The atlas of mortality and economic losses from weather, climate and water extremes 1970-2012

This Atlas describes the distribution and impacts of weather, climate, and water-related disasters and highlights measures to increase resilience. It aims to provide decision-makers with actionable information for protecting life and property. It also highlights the need for stronger efforts to report, standardize and analyze data on weather, climate, and water-related hazards to improve understanding of disasters and reinforce the platform for prevention.

The report was published ahead of the First Session of the Preparatory Committee Meeting (Geneva 14-15 July) for the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction. It seeks to inform debate on the post-2015 framework both for disaster risk reduction and sustainable development.