Reports

Natural disaster figures for 2025 Costliest claims year to date regarding non-peak perils: Wildfires, flooding and severe thunderstorms account for almost all insured losses Insured losses once again above the US$ 100bn mark; total global losses lower than…

“Community Perceptions and Information Needs of Persons at Risk of Irregular Migration in Bali Process Member States: Evidence from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand” provides insights into drivers of irregular migration and how irregular migration is…

Bangladesh experiences increased numbers of disaster as a one of the world’s highest levels of disaster and climate risk. Around 9.4 million persons with disabilities face disproportionate exposure to cyclones, floods, salinity intrusion, and river erosion.…

The Start Fund monthly Risk Bulletin reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations. It is collated by the Start Network Anticipation and Risk Financing team using a range of online sources. Key risks are shared and…

View the Dashboard: Microsoft Power BI This interactive dashboard has been developed to support pre-crisis analysis and evidence-based decision-making by providing a comprehensive overview of population-level risks and vulnerabilities across Bangladesh, with a strong focus on gender…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This baseline study was undertaken to assess the current conditions of targeted communities under the Integrated Community-Based Risk Reduction (ICBRR) Programme. One of its main objectives was to establish a reference point to measure change,…

Abstract/Description The national training program on “Strengthening Anticipatory Action and Early Warning through the AWARE Platform” brought together staff from the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and technical agencies to enhance skills in proactive, forecast-based disaster Risk Management.…

Aceh, 9 December 2025 — The humanitarian crisis in Sumatra continues to deepen as communities face the aftermath of one of the deadliest flood-landslide disasters in recent years. According to the latest update from National Disaster…

The humanitarian situation in Sumatra continues to deteriorate as children and their families face the aftermath of some the most severe floods and landslides Indonesia has experienced in recent years. According to local authorities, 921 people have…

By Amit Pradhan, Rabindra Kumal, and Hillol Sobhan "I am scared that without the classes I will not be able to continue my education and might be forced to get married soon.” Twelve-year-old Radhika Yadav wasn’t talking about…