Asia-Pacific disaster report 2021 : resilience in a riskier world: managing systemic risks from biological and other natural hazards

The Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021 discusses the increasing risks from natural and biological hazards exacerbated by climate change, emphasizing the need for systemic approaches to disaster risk management and resilience-building in the region.

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The research method involved analyzing data on natural and biological hazards, assessing their impacts on populations and infrastructure under various climate change scenarios, and identifying hotspots of risk in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Asia-Pacific Disaster Report 2021 outlines the growing complexity of risks faced by countries in the region due to the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and climate change. It highlights that millions are now more vulnerable to cascading risks, necessitating a shift in how these hazards are perceived and managed. The report identifies hotspots where populations are simultaneously exposed to multiple risks, including heatwaves, droughts, and cyclones. It emphasizes the importance of integrating disaster risk management with health preparedness and climate adaptation strategies. The report also estimates that economic losses from these risks could nearly double under worst-case climate scenarios, urging policymakers to adopt a more comprehensive and systemic approach to resilience. It calls for enhanced cooperation at subregional and regional levels to effectively address these challenges and protect vulnerable populations.

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Categories: 2020s time horizon | Asia-pacific Region geographic scope | Bangkok | | ESCAP, | 2021 publication year | English publication language | biological hazards | climate change | disaster risk management | economic losses | health preparedness | natural hazards | resilience building | risk hotspots | social protection | technology integration