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Management of Earthquake Risk in the European Union

Several countries in the European Union (EU) face significant earthquake risk, primarily due to seismic hazard levels and aging infrastructure. Unlike many other natural hazards, earthquakes occur without warning, limiting the ability to evacuate people and protect lives. At the same time, decades can pass between large earthquakes, leading to a decline in public awareness and policy attention […]

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Catalysing Business Engagement in Early Warning Systems

Produced in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization and the Australian National University, this white paper calls for urgent action to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation and safeguard communities and economies from escalating climate risks. Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and severity, posing growing threats to lives, infrastructure and economies worldwide. Early warning systems

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From Informality to Impact – The Untapped Potential of Scaling Urban Resilience Innovation in Informality

From Informality to Impact – The Untapped Potential of Scaling Urban Resilience Innovation in Informality Policy and Investment Briefing Note 9 November 2024 Currently only 1.2% of urban climate investments flow to climate change adaptation and resilience solutions. Increasing investment flows requires diversifying and strengthening the solution pipeline across different models – for-profit, not-for-profit, private-sector-led and private–public partnerships,

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Why early warnings are not leading to early action?

The frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as floods and landslides are increasing due to climate change. More accurate information is available from scientific sources, including through meteorological agencies, on weather events and potential future hazards. This information is vital for early warning systems, which are effective ways to protect people, livelihoods and

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