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The role of civil society and/or non-governmental organizations in advocating disaster risk reduction and in strengthening capacities to reduce community risk and vulnerability from natural hazards.

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Forced to flee in a changing climate: How the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is addressing climate and disaster displacement across the Asia Pacific Region thumbnail
Documents and publications

The Asia Pacific is deeply affected by disaster displacement - this report reveals not only the scale of this crisis affecting communities in the region, but also the power of local action in supporting people to adapt, prepare and become more resilient.

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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This report examines the current landscape of extreme heat management among United Nations entities and International Organizations, identifying challenges, opportunities & strategies for improving collaboration & governance to support this call to action

Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions
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Documents and publications

This primer by Global Risks and Resilience sets out the range of challenges that climate change presents for poor and vulnerable people in the Global South and the ways that philanthropy can support social protection systems to respond to these needs.

ODI Global
Conference Report Fifth World Tsunami Museum Conference
Documents and publications

This is a conference report of the Fifth World Tsunami Museum Conference (WTMC5) which was held on 14 October 2024 during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR 2024) in the Philippines.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Asia and Pacific
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Kobe Office
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Philippines - government
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This report aims to provide an overarching picture of the scope, severity, and causes of Kabul’s current water crisis, while offering potential ways for the humanitarian community to engage on this issue and improve water security for Kabul’s residents

Mercy Corps
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Documents and publications

This report aims to support the localisation of Early Warning Systems (EWS) by identifying existing barriers, challenges, and best practices. To achieve this, a global survey was conducted between November 2024 and January 2025.

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
2025 Sasakawa Winners and Commendations
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The 2025 Sasakawa Award winners were announced at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, in a ceremony celebrating some outstanding contributions to disaster risk reduction.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Jamal Bahaj
Yemen Al-Khair for Relief and Development (YARD) has long understood that building resilience in Yemen's complex context requires local leadership, evidence-based planning and community engagement.
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