In October 2001, the European Union established the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM). The UCPM aims to strengthen cooperation on civil protection among EU Member States and UCPM Participating States and to facilitate coordination in the field of civil protection in order to improve...

We document that compared to all other investor groups investment funds exhibit a distinctly procyclical behavior when financial-market beliefs about the probability of a euro-related, institutional rare disaster spike. In response to such euro disaster risk shocks, investment funds shed...

This report presents an assessment of the performance of the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) of the Copernicus Emergency Service (CEMS) during the flood events in South-West Italy in fall 2022, with a specific focus on the Campania Region, and on the Volturno River Basin. The analysis...

This paper examines the role of disaster risk management (DRM) policies implemented by Brazilian municipalities in mitigating the social damage caused by flooding. Specifically, we analyze three commonly adopted DRM policies by local governments: flood risk mapping, supervision of flood-prone...

This country profile analyzes gender gaps in the disaster risk management (DRM) agenda in Jamaica that influence the exposure and vulnerability, preparedness, and coping capacity of different populations. Identified gender gaps need to be considered when preparing and implementing DRM policies,...

Background: Economic logistics in fire and rescue services is a critical determinant of operational readiness, fiscal sustainability, and resilience to large-scale emergencies. Despite its strategic importance, logistics remains under-researched in Central and Eastern European contexts, where...

Natural disasters become frequently in New Taipei City due to climate change and its geographical location and consequently result in heavy losses to the city's properties in recent years. Disaster management education funds were provided by the government to improve resilience to disasters....

Climate change is a key dominant trend across the territories of the European Union (EU) given the expected growing frequency of multiple climate change-induced hazards. Serious impacts on ecosystems, the economy, and human health and well-being will be observed as a result. Minimising the risks...

This report presents the discussions and outputs of the CEMS On-Demand Mapping Earthquake Workshop which was held on 15-16 November 2023. This report highlights the main points discussed at the event and actions taken to improve the earthquake products delivered to the users. The outcomes...

This report summarizes the scope, the discussion and main outcomes of the 7th Disaster Risk Management Knowledge Centre (DRMKC) Annual Seminar, held at the Royal Library of Belgium (KBR) - Brussels on the 21st November 2023.

This report encapsulates the discussions and findings of the third Workshop on Social Media for Disaster Risk Management, which convened in June 2023. The workshop aimed to explore the evolving role of social media in enhancing disaster risk management practices by bridging the gap between...

Natural and manmade disasters like landslides, floods, earthquake, cyclone, shooting, riots have detrimental effect in precious life, infrastructure, and economy. This study addresses the need for a comprehensive analysis of Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) in the context of open-source...

For governments, the occurrence of natural disasters creates the opportunity to demonstrate their willingness and competence in providing prompt and efficient disaster aid. A number of studies has investigated the political consequences of providing disaster aid by analyzing the effects of such...

This abstract presents the methodological approach employed in a comprehensive study focusing on decision making in a collaborative manner in disaster management, with a specific emphasis on cross-border disasters in the Balkan region. Disasters, characterized by their sudden and profound...

Background: In the context of humanitarian logistics, efficiently evacuating people from disaster-stricken areas is a complex challenge. This study focuses on the Tula River region in Hidalgo, Mexico, exploring the evacuation and support of individuals in temporary shelters. Despite the fact...

The Algeria Disaster Risk Management Diagnostic was developed as part of World Bank technical assistance to the Algerian government. The diagnostic offers a concise overview of the country's disaster risk profile, delves into the macroeconomic implications of disasters, outlines Algeria's...

Strengthened governance is crucial to reduce economic risks associated with disasters, but little is known about its impact. We combine a new dataset on disaster risk management governance for 26 countries from the Latin America and Caribbean region with annual information on economic losses...

Preparing for-and responding to-disasters requires a people-centered approach and a strong understanding of households' ability to cope with shocks. Relying on novel household survey data, this paper examines the ability of households in the Caribbean to cope with disasters caused by natural...

Health care systems are at the frontline of delivering critical care during emergencies, mitigating illnesses and deaths. Yet many countries struggle to meet even routine demands for health care. Climate change, disasters, pandemics, and demographic changes are bound to increase pressures on...

Purpose This study aims to compare the humanitarian supply chains and logistics of two countries in earthquake preparedness by modifying and using a previously established preparedness evaluation framework. Design/methodology/approach A European flood emergency management system (FEMS) is a...

This paper examines exposure to – and ability to cope with – disasters caused by natural hazards in the Caribbean. The paper is based on novel survey data collected in five countries: Belize, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Lucia, and Suriname. In all five countries, over three quarters of households...

This paper studies whether private adaptation to flood risk is economically efficient. We estimate the return to elevating houses, one of the most significant private defensive investments against flooding, using two decades of microdata on the universe of houses and flood damages in high-risk...

Disasters have various causes, disaster management efforts, and actors involved. A systematic big data analysis is needed to identify social resilience to determine the quality of the country's resilience on disasters. This study aims to analyze the relationship between social resilience and...

This study examines the vulnerability and resilience of coastal barangays in Zamboanga City, Philippines, in the context of disaster risk management. Utilizing a comprehensive data collection approach, including interviews, surveys, and field observations, this research aims to identify key...

Im Jahr 2015 wurde das Sendai Rahmenwerk für Katastrophenvorsorge (Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, SFDRR oder Sendai Rahmenwerk) auf der dritten Weltkonferenz der Vereinten Nationen (UN) zur Reduzierung von Katastrophenrisiken (Disaster Risk Reduction, DRR) im japanischen Sendai...

Inspired by a growing body of empirical work, this paper models a non-linear labor income process allowing for a personal disaster, such as long-term unemployment or disability, during working years. Such a disaster entails an uncertain but potentially large permanent shock to earnings. Personal...