Inclusion

This report explains the 'inclusive' principles and programmatic approach of Handicap International in its efforts to manage disaster risk and build resilience, especially among highly at risk or vulnerable groups due to age, gender and disability. The

The ability to rebound and rebuild after a disaster is largely dependent on financial assets. Protecting the poor against natural hazards is a moral, economic, and social imperative. The poor can lose everything to disaster, and not just money. The report Unbreakable addresses this and provides policies to help reduce poverty and build resilience.

New research shows that 'shadow networks' linking volunteers with authorities can help reduce volcanic risk in practice and improve disaster risk reduction management. The networks consist of community members working together with scientists and government officials on monitoring, communications and evacuation processes.

This brief summarises recommendations on the appropriateness of, and best practices for, urban resettlement and relocation as a response to disaster risk. It looks at the challenges and associated outcomes of preventative or post-disaster resettlement on

Economic losses from natural hazards are now reaching an average of $250 billion to $300 billion a year, with a disproportionate impact on small and vulnerable countries. If the world is to eradicate poverty, address climate change and build peaceful, inclusive societies for all by 2030, greater efforts are needed to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a United Nations report.

Children are severely affected by floods in Assam, India. Key problems concerning education, recreational activities and preparedness have been identified by non-profit organization Caritas India. Evening schools and extra-curricular activities will be set up in flood-prone villages to protect the children's right to education.