Research briefs

Keep up to date with the latest research on disaster risk and resilience on the PreventionWeb knowledge base.

Explore cutting-edge research on disaster risk reduction and resilience through PreventionWeb's dedicated research briefs section. Our platform curates and highlights the most recent academic studies, providing valuable insights into disaster risk management. Each research brief distills key findings from peer-reviewed journals and academic publications.

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These briefs are designed to keep you informed about the latest scientific advances. Links to the full publications are always included, ensuring easy access to in-depth knowledge. Please note that this section exclusively features academic research, distinct from reports by international organizations or Non-Governmental Organisations.

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About two months before Mauna Loa spewed rivers of glowing orange molten lava, geologists detected small earthquakes nearby and other signs, and they warned residents on Hawaii's Big Island.
PhysOrg, Omicron Technology Ltd
Inmates gather for a program in Perryville State Prison, Arizona
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A recent study aimed to better understand how disasters affect incarcerated women and nonbinary and transgender people. As incarcerated persons must depend on administrators for health and safety, they are at increased risk when hazards strike.
Conversation Media Group, the
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A study using a pre-1700 baseline shows human-induced global warming has already reached 1.5°C, exceeding previous estimates using an 1850-1900 baseline. This new method provides a clearer view of human-caused warming but highlights urgent action needs.
University of Leeds
Boy walks through street in Tuvalu after hurricane Pam 2015
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A recent study reveals Small Island Developing States (SIDS), despite minimal climate impact, face severe flood risks from climate change. By 2100, up to 23% of SIDS populations could face flooding, urging stronger global emissions action.
University of Bristol
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An new analysis shows that in a world without the current level of global warming Boris would have deposited roughly nine percent less rain in Europe. Such conclusions can be drawn thanks to a new modelling approach called 'storylines'.
Alfred Wegener Institut
An Egyptian farmer harvests his crops in Dahreya, Dakahleya, Egypt
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This paper analyzes the political economy of innovative finance in the context of ensuring stability against adverse climate change impacts. It offers an understanding of the parameters, constraints, and opportunities associated with these solutions.
University of Pennsylvania
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An SLF analysis shows how climate change will affect the avalanche situation in Switzerland by the end of the century.
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
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USC researchers develop low-cost wildfire detection system to accurately detect wildfires minutes-even seconds-after they ignite.
USC Viterbi School of Engineering

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