Collections of topic and resource guides

Keep up to date with the latest topic guides on the PreventionWeb knowledge base. These pages bring together a selection of reference material on various disaster risk reduction topics and emerging trends.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Violence against women

Challenges, case studies and best practices to address gender violence in disaster risk reduction efforts.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Managing the risks of wildfire smoke

Inhaling fine particulates in the smoke generated by wildfires causes significant and sometimes severe health impacts, especially for vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing conditions.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Climate services for disaster risk reduction

How climate services can contribute to effective risk management systems and resilience building initiatives.

Topic guide

22 Sep 2021

Sand and dust storms

Sand and dust storms usually occur when strong winds lift large amounts of sand and dust from bare, dry soils into the atmosphere.