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This theme addresses how science can contribute to disaster risk reduction, 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.

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Ocean bottom seismometers could improve earthquake warning times in Pacific Northwest

If there is a magnitude 8 or 9 megathrust earthquake off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, data from ocean bottom seismometers (OBS) could improve earthquake detection times calculated by the ShakeAlert system.

Seismological Society of America
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Documents and publications
AI for social risk forecasting and explanation: The power of machine learning–based social risk models

The report demonstrates how these models capture dynamic interactions between climate stressors, economic conditions, and social perceptions, strengthening risk identification and early warning capacities.

World Bank, the
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Research briefs
Governments must fix ‘faulty radar’ in economic climate models as storm approaches, scientists warn

New report shows how closer alignment between scientific estimates and economic modeling of physical risks is possible, as world moves towards 2°C.

Carbon Tracker Initiative
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Smart regions - Atlantic regions strengthen cooperation to better manage geological risks

European regions along the Atlantic coast are strengthening their capacity to manage geological risks such as landslides and floods through the AGEO project, supported by EU Cohesion Policy

European Commission
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Why climate resilience stalls — and how to fix it

When it comes to preparing cities for the disastrous impacts of climate catastrophes, there is a gaping chasm between ambition and implementation

Planetizen
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Explainer: Citizen science

Citizen science blends community knowledge with digital tools to fill data gaps, improve environmental monitoring, and support better policymaking. It empowers local people, boosts inclusivity, and strengthens climate and water‑management decisions.

International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Innovative approaches to forest fire management and agricultural transformation in northern Thailand: Developing fire risk mapping and management systems – integrating disruptive technologies for impact monitoring thumbnail
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Innovative approaches to forest fire management and agricultural transformation in northern Thailand: Developing fire risk mapping and management systems – integrating disruptive technologies for impact monitoring

This report presents the findings from the first of two activities conducted with the primary aim of gaining insights into the increasing threats posed by wildfire outbreaks to both forests and local communities in Thailand.

World Bank, the
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Cooling cities, not just algorithms: Making AI work for India’s most vulnerable

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shaping how cities plan and deliver services. The key question is not whether AI will drive India’s climate response, but whether it can do so equitably—protecting women, informal workers, and the urban poor.

Down To Earth
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