News and announcements

This Roadmap presents an analysis of the current capabilities, including financial and human capital, and technical infrastructure of the State Hydrometeorological Services (SHS) of Moldova

This study addresses a gap in regional-scale debris flow research, which has traditionally focused on susceptibility mapping without adequately capturing frequency and magnitude — key elements needed for effective disaster mitigation.

The Anticipation Hub has published the first edition of its facilitation guide for collective, multi-agency After Action Reviews. These events help partners to learn from how they planned for, coordinated ahead of and acted during a forecast hazard.

This brief examines how Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous knowledge are reflected in National Adaptation Plans across mountain regions worldwide.

This working paper examines how social assistance programs can support climate adaptation and nature-based solutions (NbS) in least developed countries (LDCs).

Smart thermostats and connected devices are helping some utilities reduce strain on the grid.

A widespread heat wave is forecast to affect much of the central and eastern United States over the Fourth of July weekend, driven by a strong “heat dome”, a high pressure system sitting over the US, bringing moisture and warm air from the Gulf of Mexico.

Last week, Europe received another stark reminder that extreme heat is no longer an exceptional event.

What would happen if a Category 5 tropical cyclone formed in the Mozambique Channel?

This publication compiles national experiences and international best practices for managing disaster and climate-related risks, offering practical, evidence-based guidance aimed at a wide range of stakeholders.

Ancestral knowledge combined with climate-smart techniques is boosting food security and increasing family incomes in the Lake Atitlán region.

This study examined recovery needs and actions after Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Sint Maarten (2017), using a SIDS recovery framework to assess whether key sectors and recovery priorities were adequately addressed.

A new interactive platform mapping sea-level change across Africa reveals how coastal impacts vary dramatically from place to place — reshaping how scientists and policymakers understand risk along some of the continent’s most vulnerable shorelines.

True preparedness means resilient infrastructure, investment in disaster risk reduction and stabilising fragile slopes.

China launched a Long March 4B carrier rocket to deploy its latest oceanographic research satellite, the HY-2E, on Thursday morning, according to the China National Space Administration.

This briefing paper presents key findings from a semi-quantitative climate risk assessment of Syria's electricity sector, intended to support the country's reconstruction efforts.

This article examines the impact of climate change—particularly the increasing frequency, intensity, and duration of extreme heat events—on physical activity and sports participation.

This research assesses the vulnerability of municipalities in Nicaragua's North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (RACCN) to address persistent gaps in the systematic analysis of its vulnerability despite its long history of exposure.

This study investigates the physical vulnerability of The Gambia's coastline in the context of climate change.

This study addresses the limitations of using social media analytics in disaster management, arguing that human analysis remains indispensable, especially when dealing with vulnerable populations.

This study examines how effectively flood resilience principles are integrated into urban planning frameworks in Miami.

This report details the proceedings and outcomes of the Integrated National Search & Rescue (INSaR) Multi-Hazard Simulation Exercise, which took place on April 22, 2026, at the NDMA Headquarters in Islamabad.

This report assesses how drought, heat stress, and extreme precipitation influence crop productivity under single and double cropping systems at the Southern Slopes of the Himalaya.

This study reports that global drought intensification is shaped by distinct driving mechanisms across climate zones.

This study proposes a Wildfire Evacuation Resource Index (WERI) quantifies census-tract accessibility to emergency shelters, hospitals, lodging, gas stations, and EV charging stations within a three-step floating catchment area framework.

This article conducts a structured institutional and policy analysis, combining a focused review of Türkiye’s disaster governance architecture and legal framework.

New Zealand, with its mild, maritime climate, might seem insulated from such extremes. But it, too, is expected to experience significantly warmer temperatures in future.

The climate monitoring developed by CMCC for Rome uses ultra-high-resolution datasets to provide robust and reliable territorial information, useful for urban planning and evaluating adaptation measures.

On June 17, 2026, Lao PDR solidified its commitment to building disaster resilience, joining 33 countries worldwide to partner with the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) on a National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment (NDPBA).

Researchers from Deltares and VU University Amsterdam have developed a framework that helps managers of critical infrastructure make better-informed decisions by comparing the performance climate adaptation measures.

El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events in many parts of the world.

Every summer, communities across northern Australia brace for the tropical cyclone season. Tropical cyclones draw their power from the warm seas, extracting heat and moisture from ocean water.

The world’s oceans are the hottest on record for June, pushing past records set during the 2023–24 El Niño years.

This technical report presents the findings of the Crisis Preparedness Gap Analysis (CPGA) conducted in the Kyrgyz Republic.

A new study shows the pros and cons of different model training methods.

Research recently published has outlined a rising risk of a major industrial disaster, with more than half of respondents suggesting that the risk of such an event in their sector is higher today than it was ten years ago.

Many in Sandy Creek remain stuck in a recovery system that wasn’t designed for them.

Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.

Paul Müller from the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) explores climate adaptation, governance challenges, and the future of coastal fisheries in Europe

This handbook provides a disaster management (DM) profile of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as a resource for civilian and military personnel.

The study addresses growing disaster risks to infrastructure caused by climate change and extreme weather, which generate significant economic losses globally and in India.

Turkey, particularly its northern, northeastern, and eastern regions, possesses mountainous areas with topographic and meteorological conditions suitable for avalanche formation

Earthquakes still arrive without warning. That is the hard truth scientists have been forced to accept, despite a decade of advances in artificial intelligence, satellite monitoring and dense seismic networks.

The world’s largest mangrove forest is sinking due to climate change, threatening millions of lives and livelihoods. Could ancient terracotta provide help?

The study is about developing and applying a remote-sensing workflow based on multispectral Sentinel-2 and PlanetScope satellite imagery to detect and monitor lakes forming on active rock glaciers in the European Alps

This booklet follows the COPE Squad as they travel from their base on Mount Emei, China, to Trinidad and Tobago to judge a lightning-safety video competition, and then to Uganda for Lightning Safety Day.