Comprehensive and Participatory Drought Monitoring for Improved Disaster Mitigation
Drought monitoring becomes a crucial tool to track and assess drought impacts on the ground for better mitigation.... Read more
Disaster Risk Reduction
The Role of Risk Communication for Better Disaster Preparedness
Inclusive and effective risk communication becomes instrumental in empowering people to not only identify threats, but also take protective actions.... Read more
Strengthening Landslide Prediction Amid Growing Risks
Researchers from Hong Kong have developed a more accurate computer model to support better landslide prediction.... Read more
Urgency in Addressing the Severe Impacts of Climate Change in Africa
Extreme weather and severe impacts of climate change call for stronger and more comprehensive response mechanisms in Africa.... Read more
Sustainability Starts Below: The Role of Subsurface Data in Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia
To fully harness the value of subsurface data, Indonesia should prioritize democratizing petroleum-related datasets while respecting data ownership.... Read more
Addressing the Challenges in Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Implementation
What are the challenges and recommendations for the widespread implementation of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)?... Read more
SDG Progress in the Asia-Pacific Is Off-Track
The SDG progress in the Asia-Pacific is significantly off-track, with slow progress, regression, and data gaps.... Read more
Exploring the Impacts of Disasters on Education
Disasters damage crucial sectors, systems, and infrastructures, including education. What are the impacts of disasters on education?... Read more
Global Implementation of Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
An early warning system is a key instrument for disaster preparedness. How well is it being implemented globally?... Read more
Indonesia-Japan’s Volcanic Disaster Risk Reduction Loan Project
Indonesia and Japan have signed a 23.1-billion yen loan project for volcanic disaster risk reduction in Indonesia.... Read more