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Technical Deep Dive on Hydromet Services for Early Warning The Technical Deep Dive (TDD) on Hydromet Services for Early Warning was held on September 12–15, 2016, in Tokyo, and brought together more...

In Somalia, famine remains a recurring risk. Decades of insecurity, political instability, drought and food insecurity have disrupted desperately needed services, devastated human capital and...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TRANSPORTATION infrastructure represents a significant public and private investment that is fundamental to the functioning and development of economies and societies. As such,...

Japan is highly exposed to natural disaster risks ranging from earthquake, tsunami, cyclones, floods, and landslides to volcanic eruptions. Japan’s experience in structuring resilient infrastructure...

Japan has built the resilience of its water supply and sanitation services through an adaptive approach based on lessons learned from past natural disasters. This experience offers key insights for...

Executive Summary A year of learning and change Fiscal year 2017 (FY17) was a milestone year for the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR). The year was marked by reflection and...

SUMMARY Floods have caused significant damage to urban communities in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). The principal driver of this increasing problem is the growth of exposure to flooding associated...

The study finds that direct and indirect damages due to flooding and coastal erosion on Ebeye Island are possible. The main source of direct damages are damages to the houses and to the causeway...

RESUMEN EJECUTIVO En este estudio, se evalúa el rol de las inversiones en prevención y reducción de riesgos de desastres (RRD) en la reducción del impacto de las inundaciones en el estado de Tabasco...

This study assesses the role of the investments made in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and prevention in the actual reduction of the impact of floods in the state of Tabasco between 2007 and 2010...

Acerca de esta nota de orientación Los desastres y las emergencias a menudo tienen efectos desproporcionados en el sistema de salud de un país1 y en la salud de las mujeres, los hombres, las niñas y...

À propos de cette Note d’orientation Il est fréquent que les catastrophes et les situations d’urgence aient des répercussions disproportionnées sur le système de santé d’un pays1 et sur la santé...

About this Guidance Note Disasters and emergencies often have disproportionate impacts on a country’s health system1 and the overall health of women, men, girls, and boys. Disasters can cripple...

Small island states face some of the greatest vulnerabilities of any nations due to climate change and natural disasters—but the threats can be reduced through adequate investment, technical...

GFDRR’s Innovation Lab team harnesses technology and science to quantify disaster and climate risks. With diverse challenges from country to country, the Innovation Lab specializes in clearly...

Cities are growing rapidly. Urban areas are adding 1.4 million people every week, and more than half of the land projected to be urban by 2030 has not yet been developed. The decisions that cities...

A HAZARDOUS LANDSCAPE Tajikistan’s steep mountainous terrain make it highly susceptible to many natural hazards, including earthquakes, floods, landslides, and avalanches. Shocks like these are a...

A NEW NORMAL OF CLIMATE EXTREMES Heatwaves and extreme weather events are fast becoming routine in Serbia and the surrounding countries, as the impacts of climate change make themselves felt. A...

GFDRR’s Resilient Recovery program is involved in every major disaster, helping affected countries assess damage as well as economic losses and needs, plan for recovery, and be better prepared to...