The future of disaster risk management: predictions and recommendations

  We face an uncertain future in which disaster risk tends to increase due to factors such as climate change, urbanization, globalization and population growth. Under these circumstances, what will the future of disaster risk management look like? In this article, we will discuss some predictions and recommendations.   1. The rise of

The role of communities in disaster risk prevention and management

  Communities play a key role in countering and managing disaster risk. From detecting hazards and increasing resilience, to responding to and recovering from disasters, communities designate the center of these processes. In this article, we will discuss how communities contribute to disaster risk management.   1. Risk detection and

How pandemics affect disaster risk management

  Pandemics are a global threat that affects all aspects of societies' lives. They also have a significant impact on disaster risk management. In this article, we will discuss how pandemics affect disaster risk management.   1. Detection and monitoring  A pandemic affects a community's ability to detect and monitor other disasters. Public

Sustainable development and disaster risk management

  Sustainability, which harmoniously combines economics, society and the environment, is an increasingly popular goal around the world. Disaster risk management is an integral part of this approach because of how disasters affect these three elements. In this article, we will discuss the relationship between sustainable development and disaster risk

How disaster risk affects the global economy

  The risk of natural and man-made disasters poses a significant threat to the global economy. From direct financial losses to disrupting supply chains and destabilizing markets, the effects of disasters on the economy can be significant and long-lasting. In this article, we will examine how disaster risk affects the global economy.   1.

Climate and disasters: how humanity contributes to global risks

  Human activities are having an increasing impact on our planet. Our global activities, especially in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, have serious consequences for the Earth's climate. In this article, we will discuss how human activity contributes to global hazards and how this affects the risk of disasters.   1. Climate change 

Earth's most vulnerable areas: a journal of travel to disaster zones

  Planet Earth, despite its incredible diversity and beauty, has many places that are dangerous due to natural hazards or human activities. In this article, we invite you to take a virtual tour of Earth's most vulnerable areas.   1. The Pacific Ring of Fire  The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of exceptional seismic risk. The area

Innovations in disaster forecasting and management

  In an era of ever-increasing global complexity, technological innovations are becoming crucial in the field of forecasting and disaster management. In the following article, we will examine some of the disruptive innovations that are transforming the way we anticipate and respond to potential disasters.   1. The use of artificial

A 21st century approach to disaster risk management

  Disaster risk management is changing in the 21st century. Through climate change, urbanization, globalization and technological development, the types of risks we face are evolving and disaster risk management is becoming more complex. In this article, we will discuss how disaster risk management is changing and what are the key trends in the 21st

History's biggest disasters and their scientific implications

  History knows of many natural and man-made disasters that have caused great loss and suffering. These disasters have not only changed the course of history, but have also been crucial to the development of science, helping us understand the forces of nature and the effects of our actions. In this article, we will discuss some of the biggest disasters