Planning for Climate Change during COVID-19 crisis: The role of humanitarian and disaster risk management actors Date: Wednesday 27 May 1030 EST 1630 CET Distinguished invited panellists will provide an overview and insight into major climate change and

Background The COVID-19 situation reveals the challenges of managing health risks while reducing disaster risks. All countries face systemic risks, such as those associated with disease outbreaks, with the potential for very significant socio-economic

WEBINARS SERIES: Climate Change and Resilience in times of COVID-19 First session: Multiple-hazards and systemic risk. Addressing climate-related disasters in times of COVD-19 1. Multiple-hazards and systemic risk: Addressing climate-related disasters in

Language: English with French interpretation Date and Time: 19 May 2020 15:00 EAT (Nairobi, Addis Ababa) /14:00 CEST, EEST, SAST (Geneva, South Africa, Cairo) /12:00 GMT (Dakar, Accra) Watch the webinar here Background: The Sendai Framework recognizes the

Preparing for the Hurricane Season in Light of the Impact of COVID-19 on our Caribbean Economy Context: Up to 80% of all investment in any given country is coming from the private sector. It is therefore critical that the private sector engages to make

COVID-19 has affected the whole globe and the region with all Arab countries reporting on COVID-19 cases. Countries in the region have undertaken timely actions to contain the virus and respond to its threats on the public health system and the broader

COVID-19 pandemic has had a worldwide effect and the Arab states region has not been immune to it. The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates the systemic nature of risk. C ountries in the region have undertaken timely actions to contain

The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unique challenges to the protection of human rights around the world, including the Asia-Pacific region. Pandemic-related racism, xenophobia, hate speech and discrimination are reportedly on the rise in the region and

Community management in times of pandemic: Challenges and opportunities for civil society organizations Context: To share experiences in community management in the face of the pandemic (avoiding contagion, facing isolation, provision of food and basic

Background The COVID-19 crisis has been a lesson for many cities about planning for the unexpected. Adding to climate and man-made disasters, the pandemic has put high stress in urban systems around the world. Only in the past 6 months, Australian cities

As countries continue to meet the immediate needs of the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis is forcing policymakers to consider the unavoidable trade-offs between saving lives and preserving jobs and livelihoods. Throughout Asia-Pacific, governments are

The way people respond to risk is very emotive. Armed with all the facts, we may still have trouble persuading people to do the right thing. What can behavioural economics teach us about the way we respond to risk? How do we apply this to policy making