Country risk and governance profiles

This report was carried out at the request of the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) to inform the preparedness and anticipatory action frameworks to DG ECHO’s Regional Office in Bangkok.

This book assesses climate change, natural resources and human security in Central Asia, examining observed trends, future projections, cross-sector impacts, data gaps and implications for adaptation, disaster risk reduction and transboundary cooperation.

This study presents seismic hazard maps for Finland, northern Europe, based on the earthquake catalog FENCAT updated until the end of 2021 and a 2025 three-level hierarchical zoning model.

This Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) shows that ambitious climate action can protect people and livelihoods while unlocking new engines of inclusive growth.

This report presents an evidence-based assessment of New Zealand’s atmosphere and climate, highlighting record-high greenhouse gases and temperatures, increased weather extremes, and the urgent need for adaptation and resilience.

California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment summarizes climate projections, hazards and vulnerabilities across the state, highlighting increasing risks and adaptation approaches for California’s natural, built and social systems.

This Disaster Management Reference Handbook provides a comprehensive profile of Vanuatu’s national DM structure, policies, plans, and institutions, as well as background information on the country, its natural hazards.

This report provides an overview of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the Caribbean region from 2022 to 2026, analysing the risk context, key trends, progress against DRRP strategic objectives, policy developments, and emerging challenges.