Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards, but rarely receive adequate attention. They often lack the spectacular and sudden violence of other hazards, such as tropical cyclones or flash floods. Even the related death tolls are not al...

Each note is part of a series of guidance notes on gender issues in disaster risk management (DRM). Grounded in extensive field work in Lao PDR and Vietnam, and drawing on the significant amount of material already available, these guidance notes ar...

Preparing for Disasters: A Community-based Approach is a practical lesson in “mobilising the power of humanity” at the community level, rich in lessons learnt and best practices from the Philippine National Red Cross. Preparing for a D...