A multi-faceted approach to disaster risk reduction that incorporates a lens of interconnectivity is necessary for building ...

Disasters arise from the convergence of natural and social forces. Earthquakes, cyclones, floods, droughts, and other catastrophic events disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people, whether ...

Human civilization has achieved extraordinary things — but it has also left a trail of environmental wreckage that spans continents, centuries, and ecosystems. From catastrophic nuclear meltdowns to ...

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 ...

Climate change and environmental degradation are worsening the impacts of disasters on vulnerable people – making it vital that environmental and humanitarian organizations work more closely together, ...

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was to make disaster-risk reduction part of everyday thinking worldwide. Today ...

Can the U.S. Learn From Japan, Canada and Australia? Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined ...

An Army National Guard program blends recruiting and disaster training, letting students use AI-powered Google glasses in a virtual reality simulation of life-like crisis scenarios. These are all ...

—An estimated 1.9 million Tanzanians will benefit from strengthened disaster preparedness and response capabilities through new World Bank Group financing. The US$300m credit, which includes a $100 ...