climate change and disaster risk
SCA-Himalayas project-Landslide analysis with radar data in the Indian Himalayas
Learn about the SCA-Himalayas project which is addressing climate risks in the mountainous context, including landslides, floods and changes in water resource availability.
Strengthening External Emergency Assistance for Managing Extreme Events, Systemic, and Transboundary Risks in Asia
In this article, learn about how the climate fragility risk index and the concept of critical thresholds can be used to strengthen external emergency assistance (EEA) provided in the aftermath of a disaster.
Regional Climate Consortium for Asia and the Pacific (RCCAP)
RCCAP is a web portal that provides access to climate data, and guidance material to support climate-resilient development in developing countries of the Asia-Pacific region.
Guardians of the Planet: Asia Pacific Children and Youth Voices on Climate Crisis and Disaster Risk Reduction
The article presents findings from consultations with children and youth in 13 countries in Asia and the Pacific. It highlights their knowledge, experience and contribution to disaster resilience and climate action.
2019 Asia-Pacific Disaster Report shows a region at risk and running out of time
The 2019 Asia-Pacific Disaster Report reveals an alarming new “riskscape” for the region. Members of the ICoE reflect on the findings of the report.
Inserting rights and justice into urban resilience: a focus on everyday risk
African cities face unique challenges and climate change threats. This paper analyzes how resiliency can be made applicable to urban African contexts.
Climate Change and Mining: A Foreign Policy Perspective
The growing number of extreme weather events has led to increasing awareness in the extractives industries of the negative impacts of climate change. This report looks into the links between both.
Communicating flood risks in a changing climate: nine principles for promoting public engagement
This guide and webinar is a resource for practitioners from field staff to policy makers to use when engaging the public around flooding and wider climate impacts.
Climate Change’s Role in Disaster Risk Reduction’s Future: Beyond Vulnerability and Resilience
This article uses vulnerability and resilience to explore the intersections and overlaps amongst climate change, disaster risk reduction, and sustainability.
The role of green infrastructure in mitigating the impacts of weather- and climate change-related natural hazards
The impacts of climate change related events and disasters on human society and the environment can often be reduced using Green Infrastructure solutions; this report explains how.