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,...

We study the electoral repercussions of the L'Aquila earthquake in 2009, one of Italy's most catastrophic post-WWII seismic events. We construct a unique municipality-level dataset, combining high-resolution data on the ground acceleration recorded during the earthquake with European election...

We estimate natural-disaster impacts on children's school enrollments and math skills and test for impact heterogeneities with respect to age and gender in seven countries in Asia and the Pacific, which is the world's most disaster-prone region. We link survey data on children aged 5 to 17 to...

This working paper examines Tanzania's social protection system amidst growing humanitarian crises driven by climate change, health epidemics, and regional conflicts. It explores the social protection needs experienced in humanitarian settings, the challenges in implementation and expansion of...

Background: Facility location is a key challenge in humanitarian logistics, particularly in disaster response, where rapid and efficient resource deployment is crucial. Temporary facilities offer a cost-effective solution due to their rapid deployment and flexibility in addressing increased...

Background: Each disaster has its specific resource requirements, varying based on its size, location, and the affected region's socio-economic level. Pre-disaster planning and post-disaster dynamic resource allocation including material and human resources is essential. Methods: To address the...

Can digital payments help reduce extreme hunger? Humanitarian needs are at their highest since 1945, aid budgets are falling behind, and hunger is concentrating in fragile states where repression and aid diversion present major obstacles. In such contexts, partnering directly with governments is...

Disasters caused by natural hazards, such as earthquakes or hurricanes, have many adverse consequences associated with the physical damage they cause. Here, we show that the very name given to a disaster can also lead to adverse consequences. We argue that the name used for a disaster is...

Over the past decades, Latin America and the Caribbean have experienced a significant increase in natural disasters, posing significant threats to infrastructure and economic activity, particularly in regions with poor infrastructure. Understanding the patterns in recovery time after disasters...

As the Humanitarian Corridors' programme is gaining more attention in the international debate, this article goes back to its onset through original documentation. An in-depth analysis of its first memoranda of understanding will help to shed light on how everything started and how a pilot...

The conflict in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique, which started in October 2017, has forced affected people to flee to safer areas within the province and to other provinces around the country, especially the neighbouring provinces of Nampula and Niassa. While the people displaced...

This working paper examines the prevalence of humanitarian crises in Tanzania, their role in perpetuating poverty cycles, and how poverty graduation programmes mitigate these effects by building the resilience of ultra-poor households. We utilize a mixed-methods approach, comprising desk...

This study explores the social protection and humanitarian emergency nexus in Zambia. Drawing on 25 stakeholder interviews and relevant literature sources, it seeks to (i) identify the social protection needs experienced in the country in the context of different shocks and crises; (ii)...

This paper estimates the differentiated economic impact of natural hazard-related disasters (the specific disasters and climate shocks studied here being floods) when they occur in conflict versus non-conflict affected areas. Existing literature shows that disasters and climate shocks can cause...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

In recent years, while facing escalating threats from natural calamities and human-induced disasters, the European Union (EU) has significantly advanced its disaster prevention and preparedness framework. In this context, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism legislation was revised in May 20211...

This evaluation of the European Union's (EU) humanitarian interventions in central Africa (CA) 2019-2023 aims to serve learning and accountability purposes. It focuses on four countries: Cameroon, the Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, and Nigeria, and the main components of EU humanitarian...

Disasters are unforeseen occurrences requiring extensive transport deployment to support and relieve victims. Sometimes, this transportation is not feasible directly from some supply points to some destination points. Due to this tragedy, it is unclear precisely what is available at supply...

Background: The humanitarian supply chain (HSC) literature has observed significant growth in past years. The wide range of research areas and the interdisciplinary nature of humanitarian work have generated the need to examine and classify the literature. Previous reviews have examined...

Background: The rise in natural and man-made disasters has increased the need for effective search-and-rescue tools, particularly in resource-limited areas. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are increasingly used for this purpose due to their flexibility and lower operational costs. However,...

The European Commission and Belgium, in its capacity as Presidency of the Council of the European Union, co-hosted the third edition of the European Humanitarian Forum on 18 and 19 March 2024 in Brussels. The Forum offered a platform to explore durable, efficient and effective solutions to...

Wherever and whenever crisis strikes, the European Union is there to help people in need. This is a core principle of the EU's humanitarian actions around the world, funding humanitarian interventions to address the basic needs of those most affected by disaster. It is a concrete expression of...

Wherever and whenever crisis strikes, the European Union is there to help people in need. This is a core principle of the EU's humanitarian actions around the world, funding humanitarian interventions to address the basic needs of those most affected by disaster. It is a concrete expression of...

In March 2021, the European Commission adopted an EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities for the period of 2021-2030. Including an external dimension, the strategy aims to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Europe and around the world. The strategy explicitly...

In March 2021, the European Commission adopted an EU strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities for the period of 2021-2030. Including an external dimension, the strategy aims to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Europe and around the world. The strategy explicitly...

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...

DG ECHO committed in the 2021 Communication on Humanitarian Aid to explore new ways of engaging private finance to help address humanitarian needs - in particular through launching a pilot initiative looking at blended finance for humanitarian aid. After three years of funding for this pilot...

DG ECHO committed in the 2021 Communication on Humanitarian Aid to explore new ways of engaging private finance to help address humanitarian needs - in particular through launching a pilot initiative looking at blended finance for humanitarian aid. After three years of funding for this pilot...

This report details the results of the Special Eurobarometer survey on humanitarian aid in the EU Member States, in order to understand EU citizens' awareness of, attitudes towards and support for EU activities in this area. This survey builds on previous Special Eurobarometer surveys conducted...

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...