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Preparedness

The knowledge and capacities developed by governments, response and recovery organizations, communities and individuals to effectively anticipate, respond to and recover from the impacts of likely, imminent or current disasters.

Preparedness action is carried out within the context of disaster risk management and aims to build the capacities needed to efficiently manage all types of emergencies.

This theme covers aspects related to preparedness, contingency planning, disaster response plans, prevention, anticipatory action.

What’s the difference between disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster risk management (DRM)?

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Philippines
Empowering readiness before impact: M7.8 Mindanao earthquake case study
When a magnitude 7.8 earthquake Mindanao, Philippines on 8 June 2026, the outcomes depended heavily on what was built before the event—the systems, the institutions, the training, the practiced operational workflows.
  • Pacific Disaster Center
Report: Integrated national search & rescue (INSaR) multi-hazard simulation exercise
Documents and publications
Integrated national search & rescue (INSaR) multi-hazard simulation exercise

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.

National Disaster Management Authority (Pakistan)
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From assessment to action: Lao PDR launches national risk reduction initiative

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).

Pacific Disaster Center
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Documents and publications
Kyrgyz Republic crisis preparedness gap analysis: technical report

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

World Bank, the
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Documents and publications
Republic of the Marshall Islands disaster management reference handbook (2026)

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

Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance (CFE-DMHA)
Avalanche in the Himalayas
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Türkiye is establishing its own avalanche monitoring and prevention system

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

Ministry of Interior, Disaster and Emergency Management Authority
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Educational materials
COPE Lightning booklet

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.

COPE Disaster Champions
Green finance focuses on climate-conscious investments, driving sustainable economic development while balancing business growth with environmental responsibility.
Blog
Dr Neekhil Bhowoniah
Climate finance integrity is the next frontier in disaster preparedness
Climate finance integrity ensures that funding reaches frontline disaster preparedness efforts. Using Mauritius as a case study, this post highlights how centralised financial bottlenecks stall local infrastructure delivery, leaving communities exposed.
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