ESCAP's approach to Impact-based Forecasting
Awareness Building
An introduction to ESCAP’s approach to impact-based forecasting, combining information on hazards, exposure and vulnerability to identify…
Investing in innovative solutions to manage cascading disaster risks in South Asia
Policy Brief
At present, South Asia is among the sub-regions where the spread of COVID-19 transmission is peaking. The intersection of the pandemic with the…
Pathways to manage cacading risks in protect people in South Asia
Policy Brief
In South Asia, against a backdrop of existing critical socioeconomic vulnerabilities, the deluge of weather events starting from cyclones, to…
Protecting the most vulnerable to cascading risks from climate extemes and COVID-19 in South Asia
Policy Brief
Protecting the most vulnerable to cascading risks from climate extremes and the COVID-19 in South Asia
South Asia is at a crossroad of the…
Scenario-based risk analytics for managing cascading disasters
Manuals and Training Materials
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that biological and natural hazards intersect with each other and increase the complexity of overall…
Seasonal outlook to socioeconoic Impact based forecasting
Manuals and Training Materials
Impact-based forecasting signals an evolution from “what the weather will be” to “what the weather will do” and thus bridges the gaps between…
Weaving a stronger fabric: managing cascading risks for the climate resilience
Policy Brief
The intersection of COVID-19 and extreme climate events reminds us once again the shared vulnerabilities of South Asia and urgency of sub-regional…