Stronger Community Preparedness Essential for Disaster Risk Reduction

Strengthening community preparedness is essential for reducing disaster risks and improving resilience, particularly in regions exposed to multiple natural hazards. A recent discussion highlighted the need to move beyond a response-focused approach and build stronger preparedness mechanisms at the community Read More …

Indonesia Urges Stronger Risk Management for Volcano Tourism

Indonesia’s Tourism Ministry is calling for stronger risk management in the development of volcano tourism, as the country seeks to expand tourism around its volcanic landscapes. The ministry stressed that tourism development in these areas needs to take account of Read More …

AI Strengthens Disaster Management from Forecasting to Rescue

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used across disaster preparedness, early warning, response, rescue and recovery, with recent floods in Nepal providing examples of how AI-enabled tools can support emergency operations. During the disaster, an AI-powered web portal matched crowdsourced information Read More …

UNESCO Chair Focuses on Disaster Risk Reduction

A new UNESCO Chair in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Engineering is being highlighted as an important step towards strengthening research, education and professional capacity in disaster risk management. The initiative focuses on developing knowledge and expertise around disaster risk Read More …

BRICS Adopts Joint Statement on Disaster Resilience

BRICS member countries have unanimously adopted a joint statement aimed at strengthening cooperation on disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure. The declaration was adopted at the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction, hosted by India in Read More …

Frequent Weather Warnings Raise Concerns Over Public Alert Fatigue

Disaster management experts are raising concerns about weather alert fatigue, a phenomenon where frequent warnings cause people to become less responsive to genuine threats. As India experiences increasing instances of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, heatwaves, and extreme weather events, authorities are Read More …

BRICS Members Discuss Resilience and Disaster Preparedness at Puri Meeting

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 …

Integrating flood risk management into resilient social infrastructure

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 …

Malawi shifts from reactive to proactive climate risk management

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 …

AI strengthens ocean governance and maritime resilience

Ministry of Earth Sciences highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in strengthening ocean governance, maritime monitoring, and environmental resilience during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The discussions reflected increasing global interest in using advanced technologies to improve management Read More …