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A SIEPR Policy Forum examined how government, business and academia can best address the rising economic costs of wildfires.

A recent study highlights a concerning rise in snow droughts globally, driven by changing climate patterns.

The China Meteorological Administration and the Cyberspace Administration of China promulgated a joint departmental regulation, namely, Measures for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Meteorological Application Services.

In the face of mounting disaster risks and with the memory of Hurricane Irma still vivid, Sint Maarten has taken a decision to build a comprehensive approach to disaster risk finance to bolster the island's financial preparedness to natural disasters.

Hurricane Helene in September 2024 devastated western North Carolina with wind, water, and landslides. These natural phenomena brought with them infrastructure destruction, resulting in a frequently overlooked public safety planning factor: isolation.

In March 2025, southeastern Korea experienced its largest and most destructive wildfires on record. Analysis suggests that the unusual combination of weather conditions that fueled the fires is attributable to human-induced climate change.

From a distance, a downburst can look like a torrent of heavy rain. But at ground level, its behavior can be far more destructive. Even buildings designed to survive hurricanes can suffer major damage in a downburst.

Global Safe Hub launched Beyond The Brink as a podcast series which showcases practitioners alongside academics and community leaders who implement disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate adaptation alongside inclusive resilience practices.