Far from simply a source of unstructured online content, disaster management in the digital age can be supported by careful ...

A new IAEA research project will investigate how artificial intelligence can be used to strengthen non-destructive testing techniques used in disaster response. The project aims to enable faster, ...

Social media data are increasingly being analysed to support disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. A new ...

India’s 16th Finance Commission and Budget 2026 signal a decisive shift in how the country funds disaster management—moving away from post-crisis relief towards data-driven prevention, AI-enabled risk ...

Disasters are no longer rare, isolated shocks. They are an escalating development challenge. In 2024 alone, global economic losses from disasters reached record levels, with the poorest countries hit ...

The government has been urged to implement the National Disaster Risk Management Act of 2021, which aims to reduce disaster risks and mitigate their impact. While appearing on Spice FM on Tuesday, ...

Professor Lee Miles received funding from the UK's Global Research Challenges Fund (GCRF) under the auspices of Driving African Capacity-Building in Disaster Management (AFRICAB) Research Project, ...

Climate change has been one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century, and its impact is being felt across the globe. Developing countries like Pakistan are more vulnerable to climatic changes ...

In a move to strengthen disaster management across India, the central government has officially designated specific ministries and departments to oversee monitoring, early warning, prevention, ...