Risk Management Association of India
Global body dedicated to education, research and development on Risk Management
The BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting commenced in Puri, Odisha, bringing together representatives from member nations to enhance cooperation on disaster resilience and risk management. The discussions focused on strengthening disaster preparedness, improving early warning systems, and promoting Read More …
Effective flood risk management is crucial for building resilient social infrastructure that can withstand climate‑related shocks and protect vulnerable communities. According to insights from Inter‑American Development Bank, integrating flood risk considerations into planning, investment and policy frameworks helps reduce economic Read More …
Efforts in Malawi are increasingly moving from reactive disaster responses toward proactive climate risk management to strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable communities from climate‑related shocks, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Officials and experts from government, Read More …
India is strengthening climate resilience initiatives by mapping climate risks across 651 districts and expanding climate-resilient farming practices nationwide. The initiative reflects growing recognition of the economic, agricultural, and environmental risks associated with climate change and extreme weather events. Industry Read More …
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has highlighted Ghana’s efforts to strengthen urban resilience through risk-informed planning and disaster preparedness strategies. The initiative focuses on improving how cities anticipate, assess and manage risks linked to climate change, rapid Read More …
A new research-backed framework proposing the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) chatbots is drawing attention to the potential of technology in strengthening youth engagement in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The framework highlights how AI-powered conversational tools can play a Read More …
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has announced that Qatar will host the Ninth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in 2028, marking a significant milestone for the Middle East region. The decision reflects Qatar’s growing Read More …
South Africa is making significant strides in disaster risk reduction through a blend of innovation, community engagement, and policy action. The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) highlighted six standout initiatives reshaping resilience in the country. First, a climate-smart Read More …
A new analysis argues that recurring urban floods across Indian cities point to a policy failure, urging governments to shift from relief to resilience. Planners are asked to embed climate-risk maps into master plans, restrict construction on floodplains, and restore Read More …
Climate change is no longer a hypothetical future challenge—it’s a lived reality. From devastating floods in Asia to unprecedented wildfires in North America and persistent droughts across Africa, the effects of climate change are everywhere, touching economies, ecosystems, and communities Read More …