Minimizing the potential impacts of hazards constitutes a crucial aspect of community resilience. For example, constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes or implementing early warning systems for floods lessens the destructive effects of... Read more »
This international agreement, adopted in 2015, provides a voluntary, non-binding framework for countries to reduce disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods, health, and economic, physical, social, cultural, and environmental assets of... Read more »
The concept involves proactively lessening the potential adverse impacts of hazards through systematic efforts to analyze and manage causal factors. For example, constructing flood defenses reduces the impact of flooding on communities... Read more »
This publication serves as a platform for disseminating peer-reviewed research and practical advancements in understanding, assessing, and mitigating the risks associated with natural and human-induced hazards. It features original research articles, review... Read more »
This annual observance, established by the United Nations, promotes a global culture of disaster risk reduction, encompassing disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response. It provides a platform for governments, organizations, and individuals... Read more »
This annual observance promotes a global culture of disaster risk reduction, encompassing activities ranging from disaster preparedness drills in schools to national policy reviews. It provides a platform for governments, organizations, and... Read more »
The concept encompasses a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and reducing the risks of disasters. This involves a range of activities, from analyzing potential hazards and vulnerabilities to implementing preventive and mitigative... Read more »
A coordinated global approach to lessening the impact of natural and human-induced hazards on vulnerable populations is essential for sustainable development. This involves implementing comprehensive measures that address all aspects of disaster... Read more »
The international organization dedicated to disaster risk reduction works with governments, intergovernmental organizations, civil society, and other stakeholders to implement the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. This framework is a... Read more »
The United Nations entity dedicated to disaster risk reduction serves as the focal point within the UN system for coordinating, supporting, and catalyzing efforts to reduce disaster risks and losses globally. It... Read more »