Latest additions to the knowledge base

The latest additions to the PreventionWeb knowledge base. New content is monitored and added on a daily basis. Filter your search results by year, content type, location, theme and hazard, or explore further sections of the knowledge base.

More filters
UNMGCY Young Researchers and Young Fellows for Disaster Risk Reduction conducted policy analysis and participatory action research with children and youth to capture perspectives and experiences of disasters throughout the Asia-Pacific.
This project will provide innovative and collaborative solutions to manage climate-related risks and to support sustainable development in the Pacific.
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning (CM4EW) is an international and transparent multi-source, consensus assessment of the crop growing conditions, status, and agro-climatic conditions that are likely to impact global production. The CM4EW reports

This report summarizes a series of workshops and meetings that were held for Pacific policy makers, disaster risk management practitioners and development partners in October 2019. Pacific small island states are among the most exposed and vulnerable in

This is a contribution to the GAR Special Report on Drought 2021. The study focusses on drought-affected population in Angola, drought-induced crop yield losses in UR Tanzania and drought-related hydropower losses in Zambia.
Sea level rise isn’t the only way climate change will devastate the coast. It is also making waves more powerful, particularly in the Southern Hemisphere.
Conversation Media Group, the

The GEOGLAM Crop Monitor for Early Warning (CM4EW) is an international and transparent multi-source, consensus assessment of the crop growing conditions, status, and agro-climatic conditions that are likely to impact global production. The CM4EW reports

This document provides a brief overview of the instruments that are available and may be considered as part of the CDRF strategy. As climate change increases the frequency and impacts of large scale natural hazards, it is critical that governments put in


Can't find what you're looking for?

Understanding risk basics

PreventionWeb offers explainers that cover the basic concepts of risk.

Risk reduction how-to

How can you help others reduce disaster risk?

Is this page useful?

Yes No
Report an issue on this page

Thank you. If you have 2 minutes, we would benefit from additional feedback (link opens in a new window).