Ecosystems play a pivotal role as a frontline defense against hazards, acting as a shield to prevent disasters and mitigate their impacts on communities, critical infrastructure, and essential ...

A collaborative program launched between APRU and Tohoku University to nurture future leaders in advanced disaster risk reduction research HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2023, 21% more natural ...

The Department of Education (DepEd) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of the Philippines to ...

A new report by the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) presents a tool for conducting an initial broad-based assessment of the resilience of a country’s health system to ...

International Day for Disaster Reduction promotes a global culture of risk awareness and disaster reduction by celebrating how people around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. This ...

"Stop Disasters," an online video game developed by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), teaches young people how to reduce risks linked to flooding, hurricanes and other ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ leadership in disaster risk reduction and climate action was recognized in a regional meeting of Asian Disaster Preparedness Center. Philippine Ambassador to ...

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Readers discuss how addressing risk factors can save lives and minimise loss, the turnout of the Legislative Council election, and the Japanese prime minister's controversial remarks on Taiwan Feel ...

The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) is evolving from a facilitating and funding entity to a catalytic fund leading on disaster risk reduction measures and climate resilience paradigm in ...