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In a bold step toward fortifying national safety, Colombia has launched a comprehensive disaster risk assessment covering all 1,122 municipalities, marking a milestone in resilience planning. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) in collaboration with the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC), represents a breakthrough in disaster preparedness, leveraging cutting-edge data analysis to mitigate threats ranging from landslides to extreme weather events. Colombia, one of the most disaster-prone nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, has already been implementing major risk reduction measures, including a landslide early warning system in Medellín, transportation infrastructure upgrades, and urban greenway projects designed to combat extreme heat...

A groundbreaking report from the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA) calls for a radical shift in how governments, businesses, and communities assess and manage global risks. The report, titled Facing Global Risks with Honest Hope, highlights the growing interconnected threats facing the world, from climate change and biodiversity loss to geopolitical conflicts and the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence. Developed by over 50 experts, the report argues that the current approach to risk assessment is outdated and fragmented, leaving decision-makers ill-prepared for today's "polycrisis" moment. Instead of addressing risks in isolation, the authors emphasize the need for a systemic approach that integrates cross-sector collaboration and global governance reforms. One o...

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Colombia Landmark Disaster Risk Assessment to Strengthen National Resilience

ASRA Report Calls for Urgent Shift to Systemic Risk Management Amid Rising Global Instability