Risk Management Association of India
Global body dedicated to education, research and development on Risk Management
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 …
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 …
Key Highlights Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has called on lawmakers to revisit the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (Republic Act 10121) to address gaps in managing emerging climate risks and calamities. The proposal was Read More …