Risk Management Association of India
Global body dedicated to education, research and development on Risk Management
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Jammu and Kashmir is increasingly emerging as an important reference point for disaster preparedness and resilience planning within the Himalayan region as climate-related disasters and environmental vulnerabilities continue intensifying across mountainous ecosystems. Industry experts note that Himalayan regions face significant 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 …