CRISIS RESPONSE & DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Disasters are not only about the natural forces that cause them-they are about people, places, and the systems we create. Whether it's a hurricane that batters a coastal town, a pandemic that shuts down cities, or a war that displaces millions, the impact of a crisis is always magnified by our level of preparedness and our ability to respond swiftly and effectively. In recent decades, the frequency and intensity of disasters have increased. Climate change has made weather patterns more erra...