Saudi Arabia

National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

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This study identifies key requirements for disaster emergency planning in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the need for integrated implementation to enhance preparedness, reduce risks, and support decision makers in improving emergency planning.

World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
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This study employed an analytical cross-sectional design targeting Riyadh city residents aged 18 and older. A multistage random sampling technique was used, resulting in a sample size of 681 participants.

Cureus: Journal of Medical Science (Springer)
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This study critically examines the contribution of environmental diplomacy in disaster risk reduction (DRR), emphasizing its importance in mitigating the impacts of natural hazards exacerbated by climate change.

International Journal of Disaster Management (Tsunami and Disaster Mitigation Research Center)
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This paper presents the results of a large-scale heat mitigation project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Nature Cities (Springer)
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This seismic risk profile of Saudi Arabia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

Global Earthquake Model Foundation (GEM)
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This paper aimed to characterize the ambient temperature–mortality relationship and burden for the Mecca resident and Hajj transient populations, which have distinct levels of adaptation to ambient temperature.

Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP)
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The Beijing Declaration is the outcome of the Belt and Road Ministerial Forum for International Cooperation in Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management. 

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Documents and publications

This G20 Climate Risk Atlas factsheets sheds light on the risks faced by Saudi Arabia. The G20 Climate Risk Atlas is the contribution of the CMCC Foundation – Euro-Mediterranean Centre on Climate Change to ensure attentive and well-informed climate action

Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti Climatici

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