Risk Management Association of India
Global body dedicated to education, research and development on Risk Management
Efforts to strengthen disaster risk reduction and coordination mechanisms are gaining increasing importance in flood-prone districts across India as climate-related disasters and extreme weather events continue intensifying. Experts believe stronger preparedness, coordination, and resilience planning are essential for reducing human, 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 …
Finance and disaster management ministers from G20 nations have reiterated the urgent need to strengthen disaster risk reduction (DRR) frameworks, calling for wider use of innovative risk financing tools such as parametric insurance and catastrophe bonds to address escalating climate Read More …
The Government of India has approved an allocation of ₹507.37 crore to strengthen community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) initiatives across 20 states, marking a significant step toward enhancing grassroots preparedness and resilience against natural hazards. The funding aims to empower 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 …
As the G20 Summit approaches, global leaders must recognise that resilience is no longer optional—it is essential for sustainable development and equitable growth. According to United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), global disaster losses now surpass US $2 Read More …
At the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, global leaders will convene under the theme Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability. Yet the editor of this commentary argues that these aspirations cannot be realised unless disaster-risk reduction (DRR) becomes a central pillar Read More …
A new article on PreventionWeb underscores the urgent call by global disaster risk reduction experts to shift the focus from reactive disaster relief to proactive resilience funding. Titled “Fund resilience, not disasters: Why risk reduction is the future of insurability,” 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 …