Storm damage in Berlin Township, Ohio, from a derecho that moved through the region on June 13, 2022. This derecho is one of nine billion-dollar disasters to strike the U.S. so far in 2022. (Neil ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. A new study by DJC Law sought to identify the most dangerous ...

On February 26, 1852, the HMS Birkenhead struck a cluster of rocks off the coast of South Africa. With only a few lifeboats for the 638 people aboard, ...

A federal judge has ordered FEMA to reinstate $200 million in grants to improve climate vulnerabilities of infrastructure ...

What is a disaster? This is a question I am asked regularly, not only by individuals or organizations seeking enlightenment but also by those of us who work on and in disasters. The truth is that the ...

Credit: Getty Images. Experts explain that census data and research show all things are not equal in disaster displacement. The Conversation — People often think of disasters as great equalizers.

Bandara Jayaratne from Beraliya, a village in the Aranayaka region in Sri Lanka, is among the fortunate individuals who ...

The recent floods and landslides caused by the Ditwah disaster have once again underscored Sri Lanka’s vulnerability to ...

How do population numbers and densities impact disaster vulnerabilities? Source: Ilan Kelman A disaster does not happen without society—such as people, infrastructure, livelihoods, and heritage—being ...

Climate risks to Sri Lankan tourism are multifaceted and uneven, demanding tailored financial solutions that address the ...

Sometimes a weather event is so extreme and so far-reaching, it can be hard to make sense of, particularly from a distance. A third of Pakistan has been submerged by flooding now for at least a week, ...