Risk identification and assessment

A qualitative or quantitative approach to determine the nature and extent of disaster risk by analysing potential hazards and evaluating existing conditions of exposure and vulnerability that together could harm people, property, services, livelihoods and the environment on which they depend. Performing risk, hazard and vulnerability assessments is a key disaster risk management activity.

This theme covers aspects related to hazard/vulnerability/climate risk assessment, disaster risk modelling and analysis.

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Mangroves and their roots
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A team of researchers gathered data from some of the biggest waves ever recorded in forested wetlands to assess how well they can act as natural shields against floods. They found that mangrove forests of about 100 m width can half the storm wave height.

Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
Antibiotic capsule pills on blue background
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A new forecasting study by Chinese researchers suggests the long-term impacts of climate change could include higher global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels.

Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy
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Watershed project in Coryell County to use predictive models to assess future floods.

Texas A&M AgriLife
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Documents and publications

The study explores how long-term geological processes influence biota movement and dispersal, proposing a sustainable watershed model that balances flood risk management with biodiversity conservation and disaster prevention.

npj Natural Hazards (Nature)
Research briefs

A recent study highlights a concerning rise in snow droughts globally, driven by changing climate patterns.

Chinese Academy of Sciences
Flames light up the night sky for miles around as the CalWood fire rages through the mountains in Colorado, USA
Research briefs

In March 2025, southeastern Korea experienced its largest and most destructive wildfires on record. Analysis suggests that the unusual combination of weather conditions that fueled the fires is attributable to human-induced climate change.

World Weather Attribution
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Documents and publications

This study examines the decadal changes in coastal and hydroclimatic drivers along the city of Alexandria's coastline using photogrammetric satellite images from 1974 to 2021.

Earth's Future (AGU)
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Documents and publications

This paper uses a combined theoretical/empirical approach to show that 4 primary factors impact inundation times during high-tide flooding.

npj Natural Hazards (Nature)
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