Rapports

Developing countries, least developed countries (LDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS) are particularly vulnerable to impact of climate extremes, including drought which could lead to water crisis or severe food shortage. Recognizing urgency of enhancing Early…

1. Brief Introduction The Subnational INFORM risk index (Localized INFORM) is derived from the global INFORM model and follows the same methodology and development process. It identifies subnational (regional and local) areas that are exposed to events…

STRENGTHENING LAST-MILE COMMUNICATIONS Executive Summary A day-long workshop titled "Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Multi-Hazard Early Warning System in Cox's Bazar" was held in Cox's Bazar on July 3, 2022. The workshop aimed to improve understanding of the capacities…

This position paper has been prepared for the Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) being held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia from 19 to 22 September 2022. This paper provides a brief overview of…

19-22 September 2022 Brisbane, Australia 1 . We, Brunei Darussalam, the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Republic of Indonesia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Union of Myanmar, the Republic of the Philippines, the Republic of…

OLOMBO, Sri Lanka – “When there is domestic violence, women need to stay in a safe house. But when one woman called me and asked for transport, I had to tell her we didn’t have…

Highlights 999241 cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Nepal, of which 985395 cases have been recovered so far. Of the reported cases, Dengue is the leading cause of morbidity in week 36.

Human-caused climate change likely increased the intense rainfall that flooded large parts of Pakistan, according to rapid attribution analysis by an international team of leading climate scientists as part of the World Weather Attribution group. Extreme…

15 September 2022, Denarau, Fiji– The Pacific region is extremely vulnerable to natural disasters. Each year, the region faces economic losses amounting to USD 500 million. With climate change likely to continue, the magnitude of these…

Executive Summary The world is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis that requires a bold international response. This crisis should top the agenda as world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) meetings this month. Progress toward…