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In the breathtaking terrains of South Asia, where soaring mountains and high-altitude communities coexist, the menace of landslides and their catastrophic aftermaths looms large. Imagine a technology that can identify areas at high risk of landslides and unravel the mysteries of glacial lake outburst floods, a sudden release of large amount of water due to a collapse of natural lake fed by glacier melt that can cause catastrophic flood downstream depending on the volume of water and mud released. 

The new Urban Flood Risk Handbook: Assessing Risk and Identifying Interventions, developed by the City Resilience Program at the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, offers practical guidance and best-practice methods for conducting an urban flood risk assessment and appraising options for mitigating flood risk.

Along with climate adaptation measures, countries in Central Asia need to enhance their disaster preparedness by investing in green and resilient infrastructure projects, as well as increase regional cooperation to tackle transboundary natural hazards.

Drawing upon the diverse experiences of WomenStrong and the World Bank’s Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, here are five tips for governments and development experts on how to strengthen inclusiveness in disaster risk management planning. 

A pure disaster lens fails to consider complex dynamics for recovery and reconstruction.

Nature-based solutions can boost climate resilience and deliver several co-benefits. But marginalized groups may face barriers to accessing these benefits if they are not designed well.