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

Human-induced earthquakes

These resources explore the current research on human-induced seismicity.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Building resilient grids

Grid resilience can help ensure that power disruptions are minimal and do not affect critical services.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Open data for disaster risk reduction

Explore case studies and best practices on the use of open data for disaster risk reduction.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Disability and disaster risk

This resource guide includes case studies, challenges and best practices to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction.

Topic guide

19 Jan 2024

DRR in humanitarian and fragile contexts

Humanitarianism and DRR mutually inform each other. Below are key readings for understanding the humanitarian-DRR nexus.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Inclusion of older people in DRR

Case studies, challenges and best practices to ensure the full participation of elderly people in disaster risk reduction.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Building resilient ports and harbours

Adapting ports to a changing climate and investing in disaster resilience is critical to reduce the economic impacts from catastrophic events.

Topic guide

04 Mar 2024

Pets in disaster risk reduction

Pets are often overlooked in disaster preparedness plans. Explore different initiatives that ensure both pets and their owners are protected when disasters strike.