Conflict, Disasters, and Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
Natural-hazard related disasters continue to have a heavy toll globally, with marginalized groups, like people with disabilities, disproportionately affected.
As we observe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, it is crucial to acknowledge the often-overlooked intersection between violent conflict and natural-hazard-related disasters.
A recent study highlights that the impact of conflict exacerbates disaster risks, especially for people with disabilities, yet remains insufficiently addressed in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies.
- 19 of the top 25 most climate-vulnerable countries have risks compounded by fragility, conflict, and violence.
- Despite this, there has been little focus on disaster risk reduction in such contexts until recently.
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Author's summary: Disaster risk reduction strategies must address the intersection of conflict and natural-hazard-related disasters.