Drought struck the North, North Central and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka this August and September generating cascading consequences for the entire island.

A closer look at the link between inequality, disaster resilience, and the urgent need for equitable solutions, unpacking the complex dynamics at play between inequality and disasters.

When disasters strike, they disproportionately affect marginalized communities, exacerbating existing inequalities and pushing them deeper into poverty. Fighting inequality is critical to build a stronger and safer future for everyone.

Bangladesh's coastal cities and towns are not just grappling with the direct impacts of climate change but are also contending with socio-economic challenges that are exacerbating their vulnerability.

UNDP’s Photo Competition for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience-Building is now open! The theme is “Change makers in action: Building disability inclusive, resilient communities”, to celebrate the 2023 International Day for DRR.

On the 2023 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDP looks at how disasters impact women and girls with disabilities differently, and how the inequalities in society are intensified during and after disasters, creating unequal outcomes.

Persons with disabilities face a shocking lack of support to cope with disasters, with no progress in the last decade, despite a huge increase in climate disasters worldwide. The lack of progress could be a violation of international law.

The voices of marginalized people are often those missing from mainstream data-gathering and decision-making processes. The Missing Voices Approach informs DRR policies and practices by proactively listening to the experiences of marginalized individuals.