How to take early action in the eastern Caribbean to avoid climate extremes becoming disastersFilms and videos | October 2020Extreme weather events are becoming more intense in the Eastern Caribbean. Early action can stop climate extremes from turning into disasters. Find out more
Collective approaches to communication and community engagement in the Mozambique Cyclone Idai responseResearch reports and studies | October 2020 | Oliver Lough, Santos Alfredo Nassivila and Amanda Gray MeralLessons learned from efforts to establish a collective approach to communication and community engagement following a natural hazard-related disaster. Downloads
Three ways to maintain Lebanon’s ‘fragile peace’ and rebuild Beirut Comment | 14 August 2020 | Kerrie HollowayFollowing the catastrophic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon's fragile peace is a key part of explaining why it may have happened and how to rebuilt Beirut. Read and comment
Can early intervention prevent humanitarian disasters?Media | 28 June 2020 | The Economist Find out more
The evidence base on anticipatory actionWorking and discussion papers | May 2020 | Lena Weingartner, Tobias Pforr and Emily WilkinsonThis paper takes stock of the available evidence on the benefits of anticipatory action prior to the onset or deepening of a crisis. Downloads
Covid-19: a lesson in leadership from the Caribbean Comment | 18 May 2020 | Emily WilkinsonThe coronavirus crisis has exposed divisions in the international community, but the Caribbean has led by example with a well-coordinated response. Read and comment
The influence of the physical environment on self-recovery after disasters in Nepal and the PhilippinesJournal articles or issues | May 2020 | Susanne Sargeant, Andrew Finlayson, Tom Dijkstra … Emma Lovell et al.An investigation of how the physical environment influences post-disaster ‘self-recovery’. Downloads
Dealing with Covid-19 in conflict zones needs a different approachComment | 30 March 2020 | Katie Peters, Sherine El Taraboulsi-McCarthyKey insights into dealing with Covid-19 in conflict zones, where pandemics can be weaponised for political gain and access to healthcare is limited. Read and comment
Financial flows mapping: the potential for a risk finance facility for civil societyWorking and discussion papers | December 2019 | Lena Weingartner and Alexandra SpencerThree papers provide an analysis to underpin the design process of the Start Finance Facility. Downloads
Practical science for uncertain futures: using scenarios to improve resilience to earthquakesWorking and discussion papers | November 2019 | John Young, Susan Njambi-Szlapka and Janise RodgersThis paper outlines the use of transdisciplinary research and futures studies as methods for improving resilience to earthquake disasters. Downloads