01 Jul 2014
Natural catastrophe losses in 2013 were dominated by floods. Detailed analyses have shown that protective measures can drastically reduce losses. For example, the June 2013 floods in Germany and neighbouring countries proved to be considerably less d...
Tags: Report, Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Assessment, Risk Transfer and Disaster Management
07 Jan 2015
In 2009, for the first time, a majority of American adults reported the Internet was their preferred source for information and the most reliable source for news (Zogby Interactive, 2009). During disasters, the public is even more active online, in...
Tags: Research, Social Media in Disasters
21 Apr 2015
Preparing for Disasters with Mr. Radar is a video animation produced in English and Thai language in order to promote learning among children in Thailand on immediate and long-term climate risks. Through this animation, children as part of community ...
Tags: Awareness material, Youth Disaster Preparedness