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
How do we reduce disaster risks for the conflict-affected?Insight | 13 October 2019 | Katie PetersAs conflicts become more protracted around the world, cutting disaster risks from climate change in those places will require a different approach. Read and comment
Cuando coinciden los desastres naturales y el conflicto: nuevo estudio sobre ColombiaMedia | 13 October 2019 | El Espectador Find out more
How the arts and sciences can work together to improve disaster risk reductionInsight | 11 October 2019 | Yue CaoA new earthquake resilience scenario in China shows the arts can turn scientific evidence into compelling messages and help reduce the risk of disasters. Read and comment
