Recovery from disaster is a highly complex issue that cuts across a wide range of technical, socio-economic, institutional, and environmental dimensions. Here are some measures that can help.

In September, southern Europe saw widespread flooding whilst the UK had its longest ever heatwave as a result of blocked weather patterns.

Plan International are working in the Philippines to increase the involvement of youths in flood resilience decision making.

From day one of the Alliance, Practical Action’s team in Peru has put communities at the centre of its work. Here’s why.

The Mexican Red Cross has been implementing the Alliance’s flood resilience project since 2013. Here’s what they have learned.

Practical Action’s Bikram Rana reflects on key achievements from a decade of building flood resilience in Nepal

Substantial support from wealthy nations is urgently needed if the impacts on vulnerable communities is to be minimised in extreme weather events.

Community brigades play a key role as the first line of response to emergencies. Learn how Practical Action’s Flood Resilience Program promotes these brigades as a strategy to deal with disasters in Peru.

Due to the high population growth and uncontrolled urbanization in West Africa, cities are particularly affected by flooding. This is also the case in Thiès (Senegal), where many neighbourhoods in the commune of Thiès Nord suffer significant loss and damage every year.