Disaster Risk Management

Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. Over the past decade, the World Bank has emerged as the global leader in disaster risk management, supporting client countries to assess exposure to hazards and address disaster risks.

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Report

This book lays out the ability of infrastructure systems to function and meet users’ needs during and after a natural hazard.

Guidance Notes

Weathering the Change

This guide helps development practitioners improve the delivery of national meteorological services to their citizens.

Annual Report

GFDRR ANNUAL REPORT 2018

Bringing Resilience to Scale

Disaster Risk Management At-A-Glance

Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most. Over the past decade, the World Bank has emerged as the global leader in disaster risk management, supporting client countries to assess exposure to hazards and address disaster risks.

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Project

Kiribati Adaptation Phase III

The program supports community-led projects including solar-powered water pumps, ensuring residents can access clean drinking water close to their homes.

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Resources

Building a more Resilient Afghanistan

Disaster Risk Management

Since 2015, Afghanistan has begun laying the building blocks for resilience.

Understanding Risk Proceedings

Gender Equality in Disaster Recovery

Guidance Notes

This Guidance Note provides action-oriented guidance in incorporating gender-responsive recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Research

Program

Nature-Based Solutions Program

Report

Transport Sector Recovery: Opportunities to Build Resilience

Summary Report

Technical Deep Dive on Resilient Cultural Heritage and Tourism

Report

Incorporating Resilience in Infrastructure Prioritization: Application to Japan's Road Transport Sector

Experts

Sameh Wahba

Global Director, Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global Practice

Julie Dana

Julie Dana

Practice Manager, GFDRR

Niels Holm-Nielsen

Global Lead, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management

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