When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

The countries of the Central American region and the Dominican Republic are highly vulnerable and exposed to all types of natural hazards, which have intensified due to the effects of climate change.

"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 ...

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called on flood-affected communities across the country to embrace ...

With World Bank support, Morocco has made significant strides since 2008 in strengthening its disaster and climate resilience. This has included gradual transition from a post-disaster approach ...

Japan, despite having high exposure to various risks, has developed highly effective disaster reduction practices. These policy-driven strategies focus on community involvement and continuous ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. A new study by DJC Law sought to identify the most dangerous ...

McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. McGill University provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. In the past two decades, disasters have left a ...

From cyberthreats to financial volatility, security leaders must grasp the nuances of risk management to build resilient and successful organizations. Risk management is the process of identifying, ...

Here in my adopted city of Vancouver, people are still reeling from the recent killing of 11 people by a man who intentionally drove his SUV into a crowded Filipino street festival. Among the victims ...