Disaster Risk Reduction

KATHMANDU

Nepal Unprepared for Imminent Earthquakes

By Naresh Newar
Nepal now ranks 11th on a list of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries, yet it remains one of the least disaster-prepared nations globally.

Women Hit Hard by Natural Disasters

By Malini Shankar
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, women are often the most vulnerable. Particularly in rural areas, women suffer disproportionately from inadequate shelter and poor sanitation facilities and are often tasked with rebuilding shattered homes.