United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction 75d ago

⚠️ What happens when disasters don’t come alone? Most hazards are not isolated events. They interact, overlap, and escalate, creating complex and dangerous situations. This video explains how different types of risk combine: 🔗 Cascading risk: when one hazard triggers another ⚡ Compounding risk: when hazards strike at the same time 🔥 Amplifying risk: when one hazard makes another more likely or more severe From droughts increasing wildfire risk to extreme weather intensifying disasters, these interactions can multiply damage and slow recovery.💡 The good news? When we understand how risks connect, we can plan better, prepare smarter, and reduce disaster impacts. Because in today’s world, risk is rarely just one event—it’s a system.