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Inequality as a disaster risk driver

You can’t talk about disaster risk reduction without talking about inequality.Disaster risk is shaped by a range of social and economic factors that determine entitlements and capabilities. Access to services, political voice, and social and economic status directly affect disaster risk and resilience.In turn, inequality can create more disaster ri…
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Heat and inequality

People living in slums or in poorly-maintained buildings experience growing health risks due to heat stress - this is called “thermal inequity”. These resources explore risk factors and solutions.
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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.
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COVID-19 and vulnerability

COVID-19 does not discriminate, but its impact does. As the pandemic exacerbated existing vulnerabilities, inequalities, poverty and exclusion also impaired efforts to contain the outbreak.
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Measuring resilience

Frameworks, case studies, and tools for measuring resilience.

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