Inequality as a disaster risk driver

This study quantifies the distributional implications of climate impacts and of the varying compensation schemes of climate policies compatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

A new study highlights the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.

Among the many devasting impacts in the aftermath of a hurricane are power outages, which can take days or even weeks to restore. Communities grappling with the loss of electricity may encounter obstacles in accessing vital services.

Ahead of the second G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Meeting, GNDR, along with UNDRR’s (SEM), coordinated an in-person technical session in Rio de Janeiro in July: Using DRR to Address Inequality and Reduce Vulnerability.

New research links the long-term exposure of this wildfire smoke to brain health, suggesting that it greatly increases risk of dementia compared with other sources of air pollution.

Heatwaves expose existing inequalities while giving rise to new disparities. Not everyone faces the consequences of heat equally; there is a stark divide depending on the socioeconomic situation.

In a new study, data from New York City and the surrounding area was analyzed to understand how severe weather drives power outages and who is most at risk, particularly in urban areas.

As the planet warms, severe rains – and the flooding that follows – may become even more intense and frequent in cities like Detroit that have aging and undersized stormwater infrastructure.

Using a new method to study wildfire-related particulate matter and air quality, researchers propose a way to study the long-term health effects of what are often considered short-term hazards.

Community resilience estimates show that 23.4% of people in counties with high income inequality are socially vulnerable to disasters.