Amadora's Senior Academy is a world-class example of a successful, inter-generational approach, educating children about disaster risks and about staying safe.
A new professional profile is needed: climate science translators who specialize in the brokering, translation and tailoring of climate science data to humanitarian and development decision makers – especially in the context of anticipatory action.
Barcelona is Europe’s first MCR2030 Resilience Hub. The city has taken a proactive approach to tackling climate risks and vulnerabilities for many years, and is now eager to share its experience with other MCR2030 cities and partners.
The concept of nature-related risk reflects the pervasive economic impacts of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. Clear frameworks are needed for evaluating and managing nature-related risk, and developing appropriate financial strategies.
Women frequently bear the brunt of disasters – in terms of economics, health, and fatalities – but better, more resilient housing could improve their situation.
On 8 March 2022, to celebrate International Women’s Day, the Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) is recognising women leaders across the Asia-Pacific region who support “gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
India's multiple intense cascading risk scenarios in 2021 expose the challenges of a riskier world... and give an opportunity to chart out India’s adaptation and resilience pathways – alongside their economic implications.
