Rising Disaster Costs Highlight Urgent Need for Greater Investment in Prevention
Disasters are placing increasing pressure on communities, public infrastructure and national economies, strengthening calls for governments and households to invest...
Earthquake Preparedness
IDB Group Pledges $500,000 in Humanitarian Assistance for Earthquake-Affected Communities in Panama
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Group has announced financial support for Panama following a powerful earthquake that affected communities across...
Earthquakes Cannot Be Stopped, but Better Preparedness Can Save Lives
Earthquakes remain one of the world's most difficult natural hazards to predict and prevent, but the destruction they cause is...
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...
