The number of disasters and their magnitude are growing at an unprecedented rate. While there has been a decline in disaster mortality (in relative...

The evaluation of simulated disasters (for example, exercises) and real responses are important activities. However, little attention has been paid...

This study identifies lessons learned on cash transfer programs in Vietnam in response to Typhoon Damrey. CRS interviewed 20 key informants, and...

he study described in this research brief shows how the challenges in managing the increasing volumes of stormwater flows in a complex urban...

This briefing paper provides a synthesis of and introduction to key lessons from evaluations1 of relief and recovery/humanitarian response to...

Floods are a constant threat in Malawi. In 2015, half of the country was hit by the worst floods on record, affecting over one million people. To...

Extreme precipitation and flooding cause large-scale impacts on people, and are further intensified by rapid urbanization, infrastructure expansion,...

This publication is a compilation of good practices and lessons learned on early warning systems at different scales. Covered are natural hazards...

This Handbook is designed primarily for local government leaders and policy makers. It seeks to support public policy and decision making so they can...