Interconnected Disaster Risks is an annual science-based report designed to be accessible for the general public. It is published by the United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security, and was first released in 2021. The idea for the report was developed based on the recognition that disasters are occurring at an ever-faster rate and, despite progress being made in how we prepare and respond to them, we are continuously being caught out by new extremes and new emerging threats. The first two editions of the report analyse several concrete examples of disasters. The third focuses on "risk tipping points", which refer to moments when the systems we depend on for our lives and societies can no longer buffer risks and cease to function as expected. The fourth edition explains the concept of deep change and how to realize it.
The Interconnected Disaster Risk report seeks to shed light on the interconnections that might otherwise be missed, and describes how we can develop solutions to use these connections to our advantage. The report is based on thorough scientific analysis and includes technical background reports for each of the cases.
Interconnected Disaster Risks
About
Explainers
Lead Authors
Caitlyn Eberle
Research Manager
Liliana Narvaez
Research Manager
Melisa Mena Benavides
Research Associate
Irmak Karakislak
Associate Academic Officer
Zita Sebesvari
Deputy Director of UNU-EHS
