Part of the research of the ACCREU project addresses how extreme and catastrophic events shape economic risks in Europe, accounting for direct damages as well as indirect damages propagated through...
Is climate change really making extreme weather worse? In this episode of EDF Explains, climate scientist Dr. Fiona Lo breaks down how rising global temperatures are intensifying wildfires, floods,...
Footage from last week in the Rio Las Vacas, Guatemala
Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact earthquakes have on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact flooding has on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
Biologist, presenter and podcaster, Gillian Burke discovers the impact drought has on communities and what happens after as they rebuild their homes.
To find out more visit shelterbox.org
Extreme weather events are reshaping lives and landscapes across the globe. Floods, droughts, wildfires, cyclones, and rising seas are leaving behind more than damaged infrastructure and economic l...
Balenciaga’s destroyed sneakers sold for $1,850.
Ripped shoes. Dirty fabric. Worn-out soles. Marketed as luxury fashion.
But for people experiencing homelessness, destroyed shoes are not a trend. ...
When it comes to the harms artificial turf poses to young athletes, Coach Gabe unapologetically protects his players. During our April Coffee Climate Break, he shares his concerns, which range from...
Did you know 2025 saw the 2nd-highest tsunami wave on record? | UNDRR
In August 2025, a landslide into Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord generated the second-highest tsunami on record — sending water 481 metres up the opposite wall. No ships were nearby... but a cruise ship h...
POV your horror movie is actually just environmental decision-making
UnDisruptable27: Preparing for the Coming Storm
Would you feel comfortable with a stranger having direct access to your home at will, even if they didn't steal or damage anything? Probably not. What if we told you that foreign militaries have si...
This discussion will consider how AI-enabled systems affect humanitarian aid, disaster preparedness, and community resilience, with technical examples such as predictive modeling for resource distr...
People REALLY love their impervious surfaces. Concrete structures practically permeate human-built landscapes. Rather than layering ever more concrete on top of living soils, in waterways, and all ...
Cambiemos cómo lo decimos… y cómo lo entendemos. 🌎
No todo fenómeno natural es un desastre.
El desastre pasa cuando ese fenómeno impacta a las personas y supera nuestra capacidad de respuesta.
Ente..
Star Wars Day, UNU-EHS edition. 🌌🔎
Five experts. Five facts. A quick reminder that evidence is the light side.
In this video:
1. Addressing mountain-specific challenges is crucial for appropriat.
4 ways to stop earthquakes from becoming disasters | UNDRR
🌍 Earthquakes are inevitable—but disasters are not.
So how do we stop earthquakes from shaking lives apart?
This short video highlights 4 practical actions that can protect lives:
🏗️ Build and r.
Breaking news: there’s a tragic chemical disaster unfolding in West Virginia a few miles from our Moms organizer there. We have and continue to demand better safeguards when it comes to chemical di...
Chornobyl Through the Lens: Gerd Ludwig on 40 Years of Aftermath
In 1993, photographer Gerd Ludwig became one of the first international still photographers to be granted deep access to the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone.
What he discovered — and kept returning to f...
"Trees do not grow overnight but I have planted my seeds."
When Hurricane Oscar hit Cuba, 90,000 people lost their lives homes or essential belongings. IOM worked with the Government to provide sh...