SIDS and Disaster Risk
This page provides a variety of links to information about Disaster Risk and Small Island Developing States around the world.
UNDRR focus on SIDS
The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has a dedicated section for SIDS.
Managing disaster risk: strategies for SIDS
A briefing by United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) presents issues that decision-makers in island nations need to address to craft national or regional strategies for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and water security planning.
UNDRR Prevention Web guidance for SIDS
The UNDRR Prevention Web contains a variety of information about support for SIDS towards Disaster Risk Reduction.
Asia Pacific resolves to move from crisis to resilience
This piece from the UNDRR describes how the Asia-Pacific region is working together to improve their Disaster Risk and Resilience.
An unprecedented response to an unprecedented disaster in Honduras
In a year of extraordinary challenges for Honduras, impacted by the pandemic and the passage of two successive hurricanes, in just three weeks the World Bank prepared a project to support the country’s emergency response and resilient reconstruction.
Torres Strait 8: Australian Islanders in landmark climate fight
A group of indigenous islanders from Australia’s Torres Strait has launched a world-first legal battle in a bid to protect their homes. They argue Australia has breached their rights to culture and life by failing to adequately address climate change.
Disaster Risk and insurance solutions for SIDS
The UN University (UNU) published a report in December 2020 on insurance solutions that may benefit SIDS.
The importance of transport to mitigate disasters
The World Bank is providing assistance to transport projects in SIDS, which help with resilience against disaster risks.
A briefing on SIDS and water security
A Policy Brief by UNU-INWEH (Institute for Water , Environment & Health) discusses managing disasters and water risk for SIDS.