Science and technology

On the eve of the first-ever gathering of scientists to discuss disaster risk management, the head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Dr. Robert Glasser, today said: “Government leaders and decision makers should give greater attention to the science on disaster risk and climate change to reduce exposure to extreme disaster events and to promote sustainable development.

The "2nd Global Forum on Emergency Telecommunications (GET-2016): SAVING LIVES" opens today in Kuwait and serves as an international platform to discuss international Emergency Telecommunication policy and disaster risk reduction topics. Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has a key role to play in implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

This research studies how states acquire science-based advice and if existing structures facilitate the space for science-based advice in disaster risk management. The report is based on collection and analysis of publicly available material and covers

The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency is introducing a new awards scheme to recognise distinction in reducing disaster risk including the Jeremy Collymore Award for Research in Disaster Response and Disaster Risk Management.

Down in the depths of a cutting-edge lab in this English university city, scientists are working to rein in the risk posed by landslides around the globe.

Hundreds of science and technology specialists from around the globe will come together next month to harness their expertise to help reduce disaster risk.

Citing science, technology and innovation as key components of the upcoming COP 21 in Paris, UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova noted that 'growing concerns with recurrent drought, flooding, hurricanes and other natural phenomena have led Governments to adopt strategies to protect agriculture, reduce disaster risks and diversify national energy mixes'...

When it comes to disaster risk reduction, history has shown that a strong science policy framework is a must. There are still very few countries in the Asia Pacific region that invest in scientific innovations for disaster risk reduction, leaving the region ill-prepared for large-scale natural disasters, Rajib Shaw writes...