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hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
In Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa reached wind speeds of almost 300 kilometers per hour. Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, the highest category, which moved towards Jamaica. It was to be the strongest hurricane ever recorded over the Caribbean state. The UN Office for...
delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea in Bonn this week
From October 27 to 30, 2025, the city of Bonn will welcome a delegation from the National Institute for Disaster Management (NDMI) of the Republic of Korea. The visit is part of the “Making Cities Resilient 2030” (MCR2030) of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction...
Forest europe Newsletter October 2025
Forests play a central role in times of global uncertainty – as sources of energy, habitats, and protective factors for people and the climate. How Europe’s forest sector can prepare for geopolitical crises will be the focus of the upcoming online dialogue...
UBA Study Reveals a Gap Between Sustainable Travel Intentions and Behavior
A new study by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and the Research Association for Holidays and Travel (FUR) shows that while the desire for sustainable travel among Germans is growing, actual travel behavior is lagging behind. According to the latest Demand Monitor...
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What is disaster risk reduction?
Storms, natural hazards and extreme events can quickly become a danger to people and the environment. But climate change, extreme urbanization, power outages and fires also offer potential hazards.
A disaster occurs when the functioning of a community or society is impaired or interrupted and, as a result, high human, material, economic and ecological losses occur that cannot be managed alone.
Precautionary measures can help to reduce the consequences and impact of the disaster. Depending on the hazard and personal circumstances, the precautionary measures to be taken may vary.
Find out more about potential hazards and individual precautionary measures on our topic pages.