Resources
Multiscale landslide research at the British Geological Survey
An expert panel discussed the links, similarities, and differences between local and international policies and guidelines for disaster risk management and disaster response.
Locally-led humanitarian planning and response - is this the end of international deployments?
How can international funding bodies and NGOs encourage locally-led disaster response? Do existing international disaster risk structures and policies prevent or enable locally-lead programs to flourish? What does success look like?
Applying the lessons from international disaster response to domestic major incidents
An expert panel discussed the links, similarities, and differences between local and international policies and guidelines for disaster risk management and disaster response.
Earth Observation in Re/Insurance Business
Read Tina Thomson CGeog (GIS)'s article on the use of earth observation in disaster risk management
Disaster Risk Pooling - enabling mutual cross border resilience
This case study summarises the key themes discussed by our panellists at the second fireside chat, organised by the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group in April 2021.
Communicating and understanding risk in dynamic situations
This case study summarises the key themes discussed by our panellists at the first fireside chat, organised by the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group in February 2021.
Compound risk: dynamic exposure and vulnerability
Compound and dynamic disaster risks present particular challenges for disaster risk management.
COVID-19 pandemic: What have we learnt from a risk management perspective?
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges and opportunities for disaster risk management
Re/insurance approaches to inform the National Security Risk Assessment methodology review
Read the findings of our expert panel discussion on how approaches from insurance can help inform the NSRA methodology review.
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2021: interview with Jenty Kirsch-Wood
To celebrate IDDRR 2021, the Disaster RIsk Management PPG spoke to Jenty Kirsch-Wood, Head of Global Risk Management and Reporting at the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Careers in disaster risk management
Interested in聽a career in disaster risk management? Read our DRM PPG resource to find out more about the sector and where to find roles.
Why geography matters in disaster risk management
We spoke to geographers working in disaster risk management (DRM) about the importance of geography and geographical skills to managing disaster risk.