2024 Disasters in Numbers
<p>In 2024, the Emergency Events Database (EM-DAT) recorded 393 natural hazard-related disasters. These events caused 16,753 fatalities and affected 167.2 million people. Economic losses totaled US$241.95
Africa
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Ending disease in Africa: control, elimination, and eradication efforts for neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a category of chronic, disabling, and at times disfiguring diseases and conditions that occur most commonly in the setting of extreme poverty. Historically, NTDs
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Mainstreaming financial aggregation for distributed renewable energy
This White Paper is part of a report series, Financial Aggregation for Renewable Energy in East Africa, published by UNDP on 26 January 2024, the first International Day of Clean Energy. Designed as a
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Senegal 2023: energy policy review
First-ever IEA review of Senegal’s energy policies finds that robust institutions and planning, as well as success in expanding electricity access, bolster momentum towards 2035 goals. Senegal’s significant
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Libya: storm and flooding 2023- rapid damage and needs assessment
Reconstruction and recovery needs following the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya last September are estimated at $1.8 billion, according to this new report by the World Bank, the United Nations,
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2024 climate and catastrophe insight
Aon plc published its 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, which identifies global natural disaster and climate trends to help make better decisions to manage volatility and enhance global resilience.
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Freetown waste transformers: a study of private sector innovation in the waste management sector in Africa
This case study looks at the approaches and innovations of private sector waste management companies, including in relation to their access to finance. The focus is on Freetown Waste Transformers (FWT),
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Millets mainstreaming in India, Asian and African countries
A compendium of field stories showcasing experiences from Asian and African countries, including India was launched. The compendium will help in capacity building and scaling up the best practices in the
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Renewables 2023: analysis and forecast to 2028
The amount of renewable energy capacity added to energy systems around the world grew by 50% in 2023, reaching almost 510 gigawatts (GW), with solar PV accounting for three-quarters of additions worldwide,
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Global water monitor 2023: summary report
The Global Water Monitor provides free, rapid and global information on climate and water resources. This summary report contains information on rainfall, air temperature, humidity, soil and groundwater
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World employment and social outlook: trends 2024
Labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as new vulnerabilities and multiple crises are eroding prospects