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How do we ensure that buildings can withstand disasters & climate change? Building codes are a critical piece of the puzzle. This week, GFDRR colleagues presented our recent global assessment of building codes at @EPICentreUCL. View the assessment here: tinyurl.com/yvvdacpj

From risk to action. GFDRR supported preparation of Samoa’s PREPARE project with technical assistance on early warning systems, urban resilience planning, seismic monitoring, and emergency preparedness. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4dwty37d

Located on Icelandʼs Reykjanes Peninsula, Grindavík has recently faced significant volcanic activity, prompting multiple evacuations and disrupting the town's socioeconomic fabric. How to ensure a path to more resilient recovery? Read our new report: tinyurl.com/2d2p478e

Sustainable forest management can create jobs across Moldova by: 🪓 Employing thousands of foresters 🏡 Bolstering the timber industry 🍯 Supporting farmers and small businesses See the impact investing in woodlands has on rural communities: wrld.bg/eihm50Z3SNh

By aligning flood risk reduction with land value capture, Barranquilla, Colombia mobilized local revenue and ensured financial sustainability for resilience investments. See more case studies of resilience in our Handbook for Livable & Resilient Cities: tinyurl.com/e3zu4kce

Cali, Colombia combined infrastructure reinforcement, resettlement and ecological restoration, while embedding risk into a spatial plan—protecting nearly 900,000 people. See more case studies of resilience in our Handbook for Livable & Resilient Cities: tinyurl.com/e3zu4kce

.@UnderstandRisk 2026 will now take place on May 10–14, 2027 in Abu Dhabi. Watch out for these key dates: 📝 Call for Proposals: Nov. 13, 2026 🎟️ Early Bird Registration: Feb. 28, 2027 GFDRR is honored to cohost this global forum with @Adcmc_ae: tinyurl.com/bdhfvwdh #UR26

Bujumbura, Burundi, used hazard and risk modeling to inform an investment plan that enabled the city to prioritize interventions that deliver the greatest risk reduction. See more case studies of resilience in our Handbook for Livable & Resilient Cities: tinyurl.com/e3zu4kce

In Beira, Mozambique, a $60 million stormwater drainage and green infrastructure project reduced flood risk across 2,630 hectares and benefited 250,000 residents. See more case studies of urban resilience in our Handbook for Livable and Resilient Cities: tinyurl.com/e3zu4kce

Croatia recently signed its first Cat DDO with the World Bank, a €100M operation to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience. GFDRR-supported technical assistance informed the design of the operation: tinyurl.com/aatj5uvc

Resilient planning doesn't just protect lives—it creates a better quality of life. Fortaleza, Brazil, for example, restored a 203-hectare urban park to slash flood risk and create a thriving hub for local food vendors and families: tinyurl.com/57umnnm6

How do we ensure our built environment is ready for the impacts of disasters & climate change? Join our Building Regulations team for a webinar hosted by @EPICentreUCL. 📅 Thursday, May 28 ⏰ 2:00-3:30 pm (UK) / 9:00-10:30am (Washington) Register here: tinyurl.com/2s3u2t87

Originally developed for weather forecasting and environmental monitoring, Earth observation #data are now informing development finance at scale, such as: ➡️ Climate resilience ➡️ Agricultural statistics ➡️ Energy infrastructure planning Read more: 👇 wrld.bg/wiph50YZfZQ

Spatial planning is a tool that enables cities to navigate the challenges and opportunities of urban growth. Colombia's experience yields lessons elsewhere for what it takes to manage and strengthen spatial planning systems. Read more in our new report: tinyurl.com/mr24dunp

By building better, smarter, and greener, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is expected to achieve: ✅ 17k flood-resilient buildings ✅ Nearly 840k tons of soil erosion prevented each year ✅ Urban heat lowered by up to 5 degrees Celsius Watch this📽️to learn more: tinyurl.com/bdxuftdx

.@WorldBankGroup report #RebootDevelopment shows that nature can create jobs, drive economic growth, and build resilience. Read the blog to find out the 5 essentials that every policymaker, CEO, and development practitioner should know. wrld.bg/q9tA50YWnaA

How can early warning systems help protect and reach the most vulnerable? Differentiated warnings and evacuation plans which engage communities are part of the solution. Learn more from the Emergency Preparedness & Response (EP&R) Learning Academy: tinyurl.com/m5vhf77r

Extreme weather is reshaping development in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. With @WorldBankGroup support, a new project will help 2.3M people build back better after recent floods and landslides. GFDRR supported preparation of the project: tinyurl.com/4wk9wjsz

As coastal risks intensify, ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, & dunes offer effective approaches to reduce hazard impacts while supporting jobs & livelihoods. Read more in our latest publication: tinyurl.com/f244m9dj Watch the launch event: tinyurl.com/553sz2zv

What do farms in Malawi 🇲🇼, forests in Nepal 🇳🇵, and the coastlines of Mozambique 🇲🇿 have in common? Policy shaped by evidence and @WorldbankGroup analysis that translated into jobs and growth. Learn more: wrld.bg/fMg250YUluo #LivablePlanet