2019 disasters mirror climate crisis in Asia and the Pacific: Opportunities to accelerate adaptive actions
Awareness Building
On 10 March 2020, the UN Secretary-General Mr. Antonio Guterres launched the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) State of the Climate 2019.…
2020: The year when crises converged
Awareness Building
In 2020, Asia-Pacific saw the collision of climate extremes and COVID-19 transmission create cascading disasters with wide-ranging impacts on…
A cascade of COVID-19 and climate extremes call for new algorithms to protect at-risk communities
Awareness Building
COVID-19 challenges the very fabric of human possibilities, survival and needs while amplifying the impacts of any ongoing crisis, especially…
Adaptation and resilience to drought- from know how to do how
Manuals and Training Materials
The Ready for the Dry Years publication series has been a part of joint efforts between ESCAP and ASEAN to support Member States to prepare for…
Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2017
Flagship
Asia and the Pacific is the region most affected by natural disasters which hit hardest at the poorest countries and communities. And on present…
Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2019
Flagship
The Asia-Pacific region faces a daunting spectrum of natural hazards. Indeed, many countries could be reaching a tipping point beyond which…
Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021
Flagship
Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions Summary for Policymakers
Report
Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions: Summary for Policymakers builds on ESCAP’s Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021, Asia and the…
Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions - Pathways to Adaptation and Resilience in South and South‑West Asia
Report
Resilience in a Riskier World: Managing Systemic Risks from Biological and Other Natural Hazards, the Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021 captured…
Climate resilient infrastructure building resilience future uncertainties and shock
Manuals and Training Materials
This policy brief aims to enhance understanding of the key features of planning, developing, operating, and maintaining resilient and inclusive…
