Extreme Weather Risks Highlight the Need for Stronger Climate Preparedness
Communities around the world are facing growing challenges from hurricanes, floods and destructive storms. These events can damage homes, disrupt...
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Disaster Risk Reduction: Latest Research, Emerging Threats and New Strategies for a Safer World
Subtitle: PreventionWeb Highlights the Importance of Science, Early Warning Systems and Disaster Preparedness in Reducing Global Risks Climate Change AI...
UN Adopts Landmark Declaration as Rising Seas Put Hundreds of Millions at Greater Risk
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark declaration on sea-level rise, calling for stronger international cooperation and urgent...
UNDRR Highlights How Trusted Communication Can Save Lives During Disasters
Geneva, September 12, 2026: Clear and trusted communication can play a crucial role in protecting communities when disasters strike, according...
WMO Warns of Strengthening El Niño and Rising Global Extreme-Weather Risks
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the ongoing El Niño event is expected to strengthen significantly in the...
Glacial Lake Flood Risk Rising Across Hindu Kush Himalayas as Glaciers Melt Faster
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region is facing a growing threat from glacial lake outburst floods as rising temperatures accelerate the...
How Artificial Intelligence Could Transform Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems
AI Generated Photo Global Disaster Risk Reduction, August 16, 2026: Artificial intelligence is emerging as a potentially powerful tool for...
Disaster Risk Reduction This Week: Why Reliable Information and Prevention Matter More Than Ever
Natural hazards are becoming more frequent and more complex as climate change, rapid urbanization, environmental degradation, and population growth increase...
