Disaster risk is now a material economic risk that can disrupt supply chains, damage assets, reduce labour productivity, ...

Disaster risk perception refers to how individuals and communities assess the likelihood and potential impact of hazardous events. These perceptions are shaped by cognitive factors, cultural norms, ...

Despite escalating disaster frequency and severity, guidance for addressing emergency food and nutrition needs is limited. However, existing literature offers insights on how to effectively address ...

On February 26, 1852, the HMS Birkenhead struck a cluster of rocks off the coast of South Africa. With only a few lifeboats for the 638 people aboard, Captain Robert Salmond ordered the women and ...

When disaster strikes, businesses face immediate and costly challenges: How do they keep operations running, protect their assets and recover quickly? While no company is immune to crises, those with ...

Last year, the US was slammed by a record 28 disasters related to weather and climate that inflicted damage exceeding $1 billion. There have already been 11 billion-dollar disasters in the country ...

Inland leaders call for disaster readiness rooted in trust, equity and resilience at the Ark of Safety summit, uniting regional voices around crisis preparedness.

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LUCKNOW: Emphasising a “zero loss of life” objective in flood and water-related disasters, Uttar Pradesh director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Friday said the state is adopting a ...

September is National Preparedness Month – a time to reflect on the role each of us plays in strengthening our nation’s resilience. Too often, preparedness is framed as solely an operational or ...

The Tata data centre fire has shifted the focus from building capacity to ensuring resilience as India's digital ...