UNDRR PreventionWeb highlights the free planning tool within its 'Water as Critical Infrastructure” resilience and disaster ...

Natural disasters are often unexpected and can cause considerable damage to properties. Recent wildfires have highlighted the importance of disaster preparedness both personally and professionally.

A top official at India's National Disaster Management Authority has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as his special representative for disaster risk reduction.

Natural disasters can significantly strain budgets and impact livelihoods. In 2023 alone, they led to $250 billion in financial damages and the loss of 74,000 lives. Insurance, alongside risk-layered ...

A worker in Thailand clears a road after a major flood. Disasters can threaten the infrastrucutre, investment climate, and human capital that jobs depend on. Photo credit: Adobe Stock At the World ...

"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to flooding, hurricanes and other ...