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With extreme weather events and other natural phenomenon increasing in frequency and intensity, a whole-of-society approach is essential for better preparedness, response, and recovery, leading to greater societal resilience.

This seismic risk profile of Sri Lanka, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

Drought struck the North, North Central and Eastern Provinces of Sri Lanka this August and September generating cascading consequences for the entire island.

Nature-based solutions can help address environmental challenges in cities but community involvement and engagement is crucial to utilize local knowledge and create sustainable solutions.

This synthesis report presents an updated analysis of the social protection landscape in Asia and the Pacific and identifies priorities for enhancing both food security and nutrition and improving responses to risks and shocks.

In response to taking on a more proactive approach that will help communities better prepare for such disasters, led by IWMI in collaboration with World Vision Sri Lanka, the CGIAR ClimBeR, recently led a series of anticipatory action drills.

As a heat wave sweeps across Asia, Sri Lanka continues to issue heat warnings to the public as the country experiences much higher than normal temperatures coupled with high humidity and threatening health impacts.

This research takes stock of the status of the integration of gender and social equality and human rights–based approaches in disaster preparedness and response, in six countries in Asia: Cambodia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines and Sri Lanka.