Latest additions to the knowledge base

The latest additions to the PreventionWeb knowledge base. New content is monitored and added on a daily basis. Filter your search results by year, content type, location, theme and hazard, or explore further sections of the knowledge base.

Uploaded on
Policies and plans
The National Climate Policy formulation was based on and guided by robust science, stakeholder consultations, review of the current plans, strategies and policies, legal and regulatory analysis.
Cover
Documents and publications
The dataset described in this paper includes a harmonized collection of subnational crop statistics on area, production, and yield, collected for the EU from NSIs and the EUROSTAT REGIO database – subnational crop statistic.
Cover
Documents and publications
This publication explains that by ensuring that resources reach those who are most affected and by involving communities in planning and implementation, locally-led adaptation principles aim to provide an inclusive approach to climate change adaptation.
Update
By updating its collateral framework to reflect climate risks, the Bank of England not only protects its balance sheet but also encourages greener mortgage lending by commercial banks.
Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx)
Update
A report by the World Bank estimates that more than 200 million people could be displaced due to climate change impacts by 2050.
World Bank, the
Arugam Bay, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Update
With coastal communities that remain highly vulnerable to tsunamis and other climate-related hazards, the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) has been organizing Swift Water Search and Rescue (SAR) training programmes.
Connecting Business initiative
Cover and source: Asian Development Bank
Documents and publications
The study shows that disaster risk has recessionary effects and also causes inequality to widen. Sovereign debt also rises due to disaster risk. Targeted transfers are recommended but progressive taxes entail a significant fiscal cost.
Update
More than 150 million people and 318m acres of crops are affected by droughts in the US after summer of record heat.
Guardian, the (UK)

Can't find what you're looking for?

Understanding risk basics

PreventionWeb offers explainers that cover the basic concepts of risk.

Risk reduction how-to

How can you help others reduce disaster risk?