Inclusion

Social safety nets and the broader social protection are widely recognized as one of the instruments to build resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations, and ultimately to reduce poverty. This report explores how social safety nets programs

This report, written for the United Nations Development Programme in Nepal, empirically assesses the contemporary landscape of disability in Nepal, with a focus on the unique challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the wake of the earthquakes that devastated Nepal in April and May of 2015.

The purpose of this article is to advance the dialogue between the Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and adaptation communities by investigating their differences, similarities and potential synergies. The paper examines how DRR and adaptation can inform

Climate change is a key concern for the international community. The links to environmental degradation and human mobility are increasingly understood, leading to calls for data on environmental migrants. However, meaningful data only exist on persons

During the Regional Asia-Pacific Conference on Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction that took place in Hanoi, Vietnam between the 16th and 18th of May 2016, a side event on disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction was organized during which representatives from Disabled People's Organizations shared their concerns, needs and the barriers they face during disasters.

The report calls for a radical new approach to assessing risk, which takes into account extremely rapid changes in global disaster risk. Most disaster risk assessment today is static, focusing only on understanding current risks. A paradigm shift is

Disaster risk reduction strategies can alleviate societal tensions and help mitigate the impact of man-made and natural hazards, thereby reducing tension and the likelihood of conflict, writes Robert Glasser, the head of the U.N. Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

At some point in their lives, almost half the Australian population experiences a mental illness that can affect how they think and feel, their relationships, and their social and economic status. However, very little is known about the unique needs of