Foreword

Disasters are a defining feature of the 21st century, and the impacts are far-reaching. Storms, fires, floods, heatwaves, and droughts have become fiercer and more frequent, exacting an ever-greater toll on communities and economies – from eroding sustainable development gains, to rendering entire regions uninsurable, and knocking chunks out of countries’ GDP.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Responsible Consumption and Production

Climate Action