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As the world warms, intense tropical cyclones are starting earlier

Intense tropical cyclones have tended to occur around three days earlier per decade since the 1980s, according to a new study.

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How are YOU fighting inequality for a resilient future? 

13 October is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR). We invite you to share your IDDRR events and campaigns with our global community.
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Research briefs

First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level

Argonne researchers and partners have developed a new methodology for estimating increased flood risk from climate change.
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Counterfactual perspective on the Derna flood disaster

A downward counterfactual is a thought about the past where things turned for the worse. Most thoughts about the past are upward, how things might have been better – but cat modelers need to consider downward counterfactuals.
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El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)

While El Niño and La Niña events can drive disaster risk, understanding these phenomena can help inform early warning and boost preparedness efforts.

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Words into Action
Implementation guides for the Sendai Framework
Latest guide: Multi-hazard early warning systems
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Learning from Past Disasters
Hurricane Maria 2017

Hurricane Maria was a deadly Category 5 hurricane that devastated the northeastern Caribbean in September 2017, particularly Dominica, Saint Croix, and Puerto Rico.

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Blog: DRR Voices

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Interview

How social listening and public trust can reduce heatwave and wildfire risks

PreventionWeb spoke to Miguel Telo de Arriaga, Head of the Division of Literacy, Health and Well-being at Portugal’s Directorate-General of Health to learn more about the country’s approach to risk communication, and how this is applied to reduce risks.
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Blog

Inclusive integration of artificial intelligence in DRR

The experiences and concerns of diverse marginalised groups remind us that technological advancements should align with a commitment to equity and representation.
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Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030
DOCUMENTS, TOOLS AND PROCESSES
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Fighting exclusion through early action: disability inclusive disaster risk reduction

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Africa

ARSET - Transforming Earth Observation (EO) Data into Building Infrastructure Data Sets for Disaster Risk Modeling

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21st European Week of Regions and Cities 2023 - Bridging the gap in cross-border cooperation: societal resilience and disaster risk reduction

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Training on enhancing inclusive local disaster risk reduction strategies using disability inclusion Scorecard annex

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Sendai Framework
Sendai Framework Monitor
A set of 38 indicators track progress in implementing the seven targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
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Global Assesment Report
The UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is the flagship report of the United Nations on worldwide efforts to reduce disaster risk.
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Making Cities Resilient 2030
Join other cities on a pathway to resilience – making the city safer, preventing risks and promoting innovation and investments.
Voluntary Commitments
Voluntary Commitments
The Voluntary Commitments initiative was developed to support the development of partnerships at all levels to implement the Sendai framework.
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Knowledge Hub: Women's Resilience to Disasters
A network of local, national, regional and global #DRR stakeholders and women's organizations working to build women’s resilience to disasters.
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Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction
The Women's International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) supports and promotes women's leadership in DRR across Asia and the Pacific.
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Reduction is an international day that encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations.
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Disaster Risk Reduction Association of Journalists
DIRAJ is an association of journalists and communicators working in the fields of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and humanitarian response in Africa and around the world.
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Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework
Called for by the UN General Assembly the MTR SF marks the midpoint in the implementation of the Sendai Framework, the 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.