Disasters

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Blog Post

Regional Disaster Finance Needs A Shared Cash Flow Plan

Connecting Ideas Blog Post

16 Oct 2026

News

Resilience Starts at Home: A Collaborative Dialogue on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

Nidhi Nagabhatla, Coordinator of the Nature, Climate and Health Cluster, is participating in this webinar marking the International Day for DRR 2026.

13 Oct 2026

Seminar

My Shock Hit Differently: Political Favoritism and Fund Allocation after Hydrogeological Shocks

Our UNU-MERIT Seminar Series is pleased to promote an upcoming research seminar featuring Professor Giuseppe Maggio , Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Palermo, Italy.

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Book Chapter

Multi-level Governance for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Governance: A Broad Synopsis

Disaster risk governance is a critical issue that requires a multi-level approach to effectively reduce the risk of disasters and enhance resilience.

06 Oct 2026

News

Amazon disasters cross borders, but risk governance stops at them

A new UNU-CRIS report assesses how eight Amazonian countries manage disaster risk, and why shared hazards demand a coordinated regional response.

06 Oct 2026

Report

Assessment of Regional Variations in Disaster Risk Management Strategies Across the Amazon River Basin

The Amazon Basin faces escalating risks from climate change, including floods, droughts, and fire hazards.

06 Oct 2026

News

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2026: Building Resilience Starts at Home

The International DRR 2026 provides an opportunity to reaffirm that resilience is not created by infrastructure or technology alone.

05 Oct 2026

News

Poster: Psychological First Aid via Offline-Capable AI Chatbot for Natural Disasters

Provide insights into the feasibility of offering scalable, infrastructure-resilient, AI-based mental health support in post-disaster settings.

28 Sep 2026