Sep 24, 2025disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. The who provides guidance on disaster management, addressing health risks and enhancing resilience to natural and human-made emergencies. Jul 17, 2025thanks to strategic investments in disaster preparedness, jamaica’s defenses held stronger, protecting lives, infrastructure, and livelihoods.
Jan 30, 2024floods are the most frequent type of natural disaster and occur when an overflow of water submerges land that is usually dry. Jul 30, 2019this health emergency and disaster risk management (edrm) framework is a substantial response to this challenge. Jun 23, 2025insurance could play a greater role in managing the financial impact of natural disasters.
May 14, 2025in 2024, global economic losses resulting from natural disasters amounted to usd 320 billion. Mar 8, 2023the philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Jul 29, 2025ranked third among small island developing states for disaster risk and fifth for climate change risk, belize is increasingly exposed to hurricanes, floods, and coastal erosion.
Oct 13, 2024on this international day for disaster risk reduction, 13th october, we are reminded of the crucial role education plays in empowering young people to become champions of resilience,.