Research briefs

Keep up to date with the latest research on disaster risk and resilience on the PreventionWeb knowledge base.

Explore cutting-edge research on disaster risk reduction and resilience through PreventionWeb's dedicated research briefs section. Our platform curates and highlights the most recent academic studies, providing valuable insights into disaster risk management. Each research brief distills key findings from peer-reviewed journals and academic publications.

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These briefs are designed to keep you informed about the latest scientific advances. Links to the full publications are always included, ensuring easy access to in-depth knowledge. Please note that this section exclusively features academic research, distinct from reports by international organizations or Non-Governmental Organisations.

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Climate report warns of escalating crisis, urges immediate action as UN summit nears

Of the 35 planetary vital signs(Link is external) the scientists use to track climate change annually, 25 are at record extremes, OSU's William Ripple notes. Points of concern include record surface temperatures, ocean acidity, and ice mass lows.
Oregon State University
Loss of life from heatwaves
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Warming world, deadly problem: Heat-related deaths are surging

The rate of heat-related deaths in the U.S. rose 117% in the last seven years, research finds.
Yale Climate Connections
People sitting during a hot day
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Heat stress thresholds are not designed for vulnerable groups

As global temperatures rise, vast swathes of the global population are experiencing heat extremes that they have never faced before.
Carbon Brief
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How will climate change affect work in developing countries?

The effects of climate change on labor are significant and multifaceted, with implications for economic performance and poverty. Governments can respond to climate challenges on labor by implementing a variety of labor-targeting policy strategies.
World Bank, the
A flooded street after hurricane Irma hit Florida, USA.
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Marine heat waves make tropical storm intensification more likely

Rapid intensification of hurricanes is 50% more likely to occur during marine heat waves in the Gulf of Mexico and northwestern Caribbean Sea.
Eos - AGU
Man planting mangroves in the water in Indonesia.
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The cost-effectiveness of nature-based solutions for reducing disaster risk

New study finds nature-based solutions to be more cost-effective than conventional engineering solutions for disaster risk reduction.
Nature-based Solutions Initiative
Forecast weather isobar night map of Asia, wind fronts and temperature vector diagram.
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Latest research could enhance long range forecasting skill

Scientists at the University of Exeter and the Met Office have discovered that, away from the tropics, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has an additional impact on Atlantic weather patterns a full year on from the original event.
University of Exeter
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Severe climate change may increase violence against women

This study found that climate shocks, such as storms and floods, are linked to higher rates of intimate partner violence against women in affected countries. Researchers urge integrating violence prevention in climate resilience strategies.
University of Exeter

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