Resilience to disasters in Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific is the world’s most disaster-prone region - exposed to earthquakes, floods, droughts and typhoons, and many other powerfully destructive natural phenomena. Over recent decades the countries of the region have been striving to become more resilient to disasters, and protect their most vulnerable communities. But there is a lot more to do. The region’s rapid economic growth is exacerbating many existing risks and creating new ones.

Related Subject(s): Environment and Climate Change