News & Announcements

News & Announcements

Explore the latest News and Announcements on disaster risk and resilience in the news, and news from the disaster risk reduction (DRR) community and beyond on the PreventionWeb knowledge.

Treasurer Rosalia V. De Leon stands behind groundbreaking advancements in Disaster Risk Finance, tirelessly working to fortify the Philippines' ability to withstand and recover from the devastating impact of natural hazards.
World Bank, the
The United Nations World Food Programme has released a record-breaking US$ 12.8 million as part of efforts to combat the impending drought impact caused by El Niño in four southern African countries.
World Food Programme
A flooded street in Da Nang, Vietnam during heavy typhoon rains
Grounded in detailed technical expertise, The new Urban Flood Risk Handbook assists governments and other stakeholders in enhancing the quality and actionability of urban flood risk assessments.
World Bank, the
Weak coordination, unsustainable funding sources, poor infrastructure, and under-resourced public services not only hinder timely and proper response, but often exacerbate the damages and casualties from disasters in Lebanon.
The Public Source
Here's how major tech companies fared in their policies to curb misinformation, including on climate, in a new report.
Context
Now well able to respond to disasters caused by heavy rainfall, what China needs is a long-term strategy for climate adaptation, according to the author of this article.
China Dialogue
As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., the people in harm’s way are increasingly those least able to protect their homes from fire risks, evacuate safely or recover after a fire.
Conversation Media Group, the
How can climate change science be made most accessible to the general population, as well as decision-makers and educators?
Geological Society of America, the