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U.S. Ambassador endorses Madagascar’s risk reduction strategy at National Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Multi-sectoral stakeholders from across Madagascar gather for the final workshop of the country's National Disaster Preparedness Baseline Assessment.
Readiness efforts ramp up ahead of hurricane season with enhanced capabilities
As forecasters anticipate an above-normal 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, preparations are accelerating across the region to protect communities potentially exposed to the devastating impacts of tropical cyclones.
Typhoon Preparedness in the Philippines: Why Monitoring and Early Warning Matter
With typhoon season on the horizon, the Philippines leans heavily on new early warning and risk analysis capabilities to ensure whole-of-government preparedness and community awareness.
Typhoon Preparedness in the Philippines: Why Monitoring and Early Warning Matter
With typhoon season on the horizon, the Philippines leans heavily on new early warning and risk analysis capabilities to ensure whole-of-government preparedness and community awareness.
Ecuador teams up with Pacific Disaster Center in its ongoing battle with extreme disasters
Ecuador’s Secretariat for Risk Management, Secretaría de Gestión de Riesgos (SNGR) and Pacific Disaster Center begin their disaster risk reduction partnership while the nation toils in a complex emergency involving a catastrophic oil spill triggered by a landslide in the coastal province of Esmeraldas. The oil spill impacted 11 parishes and more than 500,000 people dependent on potable water in the now contaminated river system.
Colombia’s data-driven approach to creating safer, more resilient communities
Colombia's latest milestone will help direct national investments and actions to reduce disaster risk and build resilience at the municipal level.
