disaster risk

This policy brief examines the physical and socioeconomic factors that make Bangladesh so vulnerable to flooding, especially in a changing climate, and how it might respond better in the future. Read more

This paper investigates household’s private expenditures to cope with the harmful losses of climate change and disasters. Read more

The authors of this paper offer a critical review and an assessment of approaches to climate and disaster resilience measurement with a particular focus on three issues: (1) the consideration of compounding socioeconomic and climatic risks in approaches to resilience measurement; (2) the methodological and technical aspects of resilience measurement; and (3) the application and practicability of resilience measurement across various contexts to reliably inform decision-making processes. Read more

This chapter reviews global- and Caribbean-relevant literature regarding disaster risk management and reduction, as well as ongoing strategies and policies. Read more

To address increasing disaster risk, an urgent shift is needed in disaster risk management (DRM), from post-event action towards forward-looking... Read more

This working paper analyzes the status, types, and evolution of market-based disaster insurance schemes across developing Asia. Well-designed insurance schemes... Read more

Post-disaster social recovery remains the least understood of the disaster phases despite increased risks of extreme events leading to disasters... Read more

People living in poverty are particularly vulnerable to shocks, including those caused by natural disasters such as floods and droughts.... Read more

Commenting on the announcement today (20 July 2017), by the UK Government’s Department for International Development, of further details about... Read more

This report is the result of the multi-sectorial and multi-disciplinary networking process and represents the combined effort of more than... Read more