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 …

Six impactful ways South Africa is reducing disaster risk

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 …