Summary of hazard profiles and ongoing disaster risk management programs in 20 high-risk countries around the world.
An overview of the Climate Disaster Resilience Index which is based on five resilience-based dimensions: natural, physical, social, economic and institutional. The study includes 10 cities throughout Asia: Banda Aceh, Bangkok, Colombo, Danang, Hue, Iloilo, Mumbai, San Fernando, and Yokohama.
Webpage for UNDP effort on DRI.
A draft report to Fritz Institute from Center for Hazards Research and Policy Development University of Louisville -- Based on the current state of practice, this paper examines the issues in measuring disaster preparedness, and the process of constructing indicators and indices. Existing indices are examined, and a proposed framework of creating a Disaster Preparedness Index (DPi), and Resiliency Index (Ri) with a suggested list of measurement indicators is put forward. The framework and indicator list is unweighted, and as with any existing index, the weighting of the components are a subjective process, and are adjusted based on expert panel review or iterative on-ground application and review.
A vulnerability index for the natural environment, the basis of all human welfare, has been developed by the South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and their partners. The index was developed through consultation and collaboration with countries, institutions and experts across the globe. This index is designed to be used with economic and social vulnerability indices to provide insights into the processes that can negatively influence the sustainable development of countries.
The Centre's Disaster Studies and Management programme covers socio-economic vulnerability to disasters and disaster management (principally mitigation and preparedness).
