Germany to Improve Protection Measures for Critical Infrastructures
The German government issued a draft act to protect its critical infrastructures and address threats.... Read More
Disaster Risk Reduction
Risks and Opportunities of Submarine Communication Cables for Sustainable Development
Submarine communication cables may pose a threat against marine life, but they can also lead to better disaster preparedness.... Read More
Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance at Local Levels
The impacts of climate change are becoming more evident, and robust disaster management is key to strengthening our resilience to disaster risk.... Read More
The Politics of Disaster: State Capacity and the Illusion of Safety
The politics of disaster reflects a country’s state capacity and underscores how human decisions affect the way people experience disasters.... Read More
Reflecting on Our Understanding of Disaster
As the climate crisis intensifies, reflecting on our understanding of disaster is the essential first step to improve disaster management systems.... Read More
Addressing the Elephant in the Forest: The Necessity of Disaster Recovery Plans for Wildlife
Disaster recovery plans for wildlife are often overlooked yet necessary for the long-term resilience of people and the planet.... Read More
Weaving the Thread Between the Last Elephant and the Floods in Sumatra
The thread between the last elephant and the floods in Sumatra is clear: both are born from the same destructive system.... Read More
Indigenous Knowledge and Art as Integral Instruments for Disaster Risk Reduction
Indigenous Peoples are the core caretakers of nature. What can we learn about disaster resilience from Indigenous knowledge and art?... Read More
Building Heat Resilience Amidst Rising Risk in the Asia-Pacific
Rising temperatures exacerbate climate hazards and disasters in the Asia-Pacific region, calling for immediate actions to build heat resilience.... Read More
Sponge Cities, China’s Nature-based Solutions for Urban Water Management
China’s sponge cities are examples of how integrating nature into urban planning reduces flood risks and supports climate adaptation.... Read More