Documents and publications

This paper is part of a Deep South National Science Challenge project on insurance and other liability for compensation for damages suffered to housing from coastal hazards associated with sea-level rise. There are a range of issues addressed in this

The economic cost of emergencies in Australia over the past decade averages $18.2 billion per year, and the real cost in terms of human suffering and environmental damage is larger. A key to minimising the cost and effects of emergencies, after all

This report presents a consolidated view of damage, loss and recovery needs estimates from the 2019 floods in Iran, based on data received from various line departments and the expertise of a multi institutional and interdisciplinary assessment team.

This document shows some tips or practices regarding how effective communication can help jurisdictions meet their obligations to carry out their disaster related activities in a non-discriminatory manner.

This year’s annual report highlights the major actions undertaken by the Partnership in 2019 and features selected examples of the work of our more than 70 members from G20 and V20 nations, civil society, international organizations, the private sector

This paper provides an overview of how economists think about climate change impacts with a focus on Asia. It is designed to discuss the steps along the causal chain from physical impacts to impacts on human and natural systems. It starts with a summary

Here, presented is a new database for detecting floods in real-time on a global scale using Twitter.

This guide is designed to help disaster managers in national Governments gain basic knowledge of how to use international tools and services. It aims to support the growing disaster response and disaster response preparedness capabilities that exist at