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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.…

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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…

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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…

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Adaptation and resilience to drought- from know how to do how

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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…

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Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2017

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Asia and the Pacific is the region most affected by natural disasters which hit hardest at the poorest countries and communities. And on present…

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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…

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Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021

Flagship

The Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021 addresses the complexity of these converging and cascading risks by analysing natural and biological hazards…
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Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions Summary for Policymakers

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Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions: Summary for Policymakers builds on ESCAP’s Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2021, Asia and the…

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Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2022 for ESCAP Subregions - Pathways to Adaptation and Resilience in South and South‑West Asia

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Resilience in a Riskier World: Managing Systemic Risks from Biological and Other Natural Hazards, the Asia  Pacific Disaster Report 2021 captured…

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Climate resilient infrastructure building resilience future uncertainties and shock

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This policy brief aims to enhance understanding of the key features of planning, developing, operating, and maintaining resilient and inclusive…

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Decision Support System

An information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities, provided by UN.

Hazards Hotspots

Explore the location of multiple hazard hotspots and investigate the exposure and vulnerability of populations and infrastructure sectors

Economic Impact

Cost of natural hazard-induced disasters to the global economy

Adaptation & Priorities

Climate adaptation cost and priorities of climate adaptation in the subregions

Country Analysis

Explore data and access policy information on Asia-Pacific economies using interactive charts and smart filtering. Customize your comparisons using indicator and country selection to get meaningful insights.
Hazard Hotspots
Examine the hazard vulnerability using risk scenarios and historical data analysis for selected natural hazards.
  • Climate-related and biological multi-hazard
  • Drought
  • Flood
  • Heatwave
  • Cyclone
  • Earthquake and Tsunami
Economic Impact
Cost of natural hazard-induced disasters to the global economy
  • Regional Economic Impact
  • East and North-East Asia
  • North and Central Asia
  • Pacific
  • South-East Asia
  • South and South-West Asia
  • Pacific Small Island Developing States
  • Subregional organization
  • Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
  • Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)
  • South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Decision Support System
An information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities, provided by UN.
  • Overview
Adaptation Cost & Priorities
Climate adaptation cost and priorities of climate adaptation in the subregions
  • Regional Overview
  • East and North-East Asia
  • North and Central Asia
  • Pacific
  • South-East Asia
  • South and South-West Asia
  • Pacific Small Island Developing States
  • Subregional organization
  • Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)
  • Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO)
  • South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
Country Analysis
Explore data and access policy information on Asia-Pacific economies using interactive charts and smart filtering. Customize your comparisons using indicator and country selection to get meaningful insights.
  • Overview
  • Data Explorer
  • Policy Search
  • Country Profiles
  • Methodology
Regional Cooperation for Transboundary Hazard
  • Aral Sea