Science and technology

This theme adresses how science and technology can contribute to DRR, including approaches and initiatives to bring scientific and technical knowledge into practice and policy, approaches for multidisciplinary engagement, good practice in scientific and technical aspects of DRR, and citizen science.

Latest Science & technology additions in the Knowledge Base

This document presents a framework for the use of science and technology for disaster risk reduction and resilient development for Pacific Island Countries. It aims to support the implementation of both the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and

Dr. Jan Danhelka (left), Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, and Prof. Pavel Danihelka, Technical University of Ostrava, at their presentation to the UNISDR Support Group (Photo: UNISDR)
In the build-up to the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction which takes place in Cancun, Mexico, from May 22 to 26, the UNISDR Support Group is hearing presentations on progress in implementing the Sendai Framework including the Czech Republic.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
Recognising communities as "Tsunami Ready" is a powerful means to curb risk. Cedeño, a fishing town in Honduras, was honoured last week. (Photo: NOAA/CTWP)
Deploying the power of technology worldwide and ensuring that communities know how to act in an emergency are the keys to curbing the risks posed by tsunamis, experts said this week.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

This document describes ten best practices for communities on how to use science and technology to address disaster risks, natural resources management and sustainable agriculture. The practices and case studies present an integrated approach that builds

The Regional Research Strategy presents a work plan for the Digital Belt and Road (DBAR) Initiative to support sustainable development and disaster risk reduction.
Harnessing the power of hi-tech is a key way to reduce disaster risk
Hi-tech tools are a powerful means to reduce the impacts of hazards and enable communities to recover faster if disaster strikes, experts at an international risk and development conference said this week.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Sub-Regional Office for Central Asia

This discussion brief examines four key traits associated with loss and damage in policy discussions: that some climate impacts are unavoidable, that the harm may be irreversible and intolerable, and that those impacts are attributable to human-driven

(from left): Mr. Xavier Agostinho Chavana, Mozambique government, Dr. Ailsa Holloway, Stellenbosch University, Prof. Wadid Erian, League of Arab States, Mr. Robert Glasser, UNISDR head, Ms. Katie Peters, ODI (Photo: UNISDR)
There was a wide ranging discussion on understanding disaster risk and coherence between the main framework agreements comprising the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Africa

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