Coal mining has produced some of the deadliest industrial accidents in modern history. From methane explosions and coal dust ignition to structural collapse and flooding, the industry’s worst ...

The World Bank is harnessing innovative financial and delivery mechanisms to help countries in Latin America and the Caribbean improve disaster risk management, reflecting those countries’ high ...

Investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure could halve economic losses from natural disasters by 2050, according to new modelling released on Monday at COP30 by the New Delhi-based Coalition for ...

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was to make disaster-risk reduction part of everyday thinking worldwide. Today ...

The headlines have become all too familiar: Wildfires burning entire towns to the ground, taking with them homes, businesses and vital infrastructure. Hurricanes submerging whole communities, bringing ...

A fifth of insurance payouts after Hurricane Melissa could originate from Bermuda’s reinsurance market, according to experts at a recent event that highlighted how local claims professionals play a ...

Editor’s note: In the wake of the devastating floods that have swept through Texas—claiming lives, displacing thousands and overwhelming local infrastructure—the urgency of disaster preparedness has ...

No organization is immune to disaster, whether it's ransomware, cloud outages or unexpected system failures. That's why having a solid disaster recovery plan is critical -- especially for Microsoft ...

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 — An estimated 1.9 million Tanzanians will benefit from strengthened disaster preparedness and response capabilities through new World Bank Group financing. The $300 million ...

Most organizations have business continuity plans for emergencies that affect company headquarters and infrastructure. With the prevalence of remote work, IT leaders also need to plan for when ...