Every year, millions of people are affected by disasters caused by extreme natural events such as earthquakes, storms or floods. However, whether such events become disasters depends not only on their severity, but also on social factors such as poverty, inadequate infrastructure and limited access to health services. Targeted measures such as expanding education and health, combating poverty, using early warning systems and investing in climate and environmental protection can significantly reduce the risk. This strengthens the resilience of societies and helps them to cope better with the effects of extreme natural events.
World Risk Report 2026: Storms
The 2026 World Risk Report focuses on “storms”. Storms are one of the most common and, at the same time, most destructive natural hazards worldwide. Strong wind events particularly affect coastal regions and island nations in the Global South, often with devastating consequences for people, infrastructure and economic development. And their destructive potential is growing. Climate change is further increasing the intensity of storms.
Natural disasters in times of funding cuts
The 2026 World Risk Report provides far more than just facts and figures. It highlights the rise in extreme weather events, whilst at the same time funding for humanitarian aid and development cooperation is being cut. Climate risks, conflicts and socio-economic crises are intertwining to create increasingly complex emergencies.
The report examines key questions:
- Which countries are most at risk from disasters in 2026?
- How dangerous are storms?
- What protects societies from storms?
- How can we reduce the risk of storms?
World Risk Report 2026
The report examines the link between extreme natural events and societal factors such as economic…
The report examines the link between extreme natural events and societal factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also includes the Global Risk Index, which sets out the risk of disasters for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2026
- Pages: 74
The report examines the link between extreme natural events and societal factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also includes the Global Risk Index, which sets out the risk of disasters for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2026
- Pages: 74
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WorldRiskReport 2025
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as…
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2025
- Pages: 74
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2025
- Pages: 74
WorldRiskReport 2024
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as…
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2024
- Pages: 76
The report highlights the connection between extreme natural events and social factors such as economic stability, healthcare and good governance. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2024
- Pages: 76
The report highlights the complex interplay between crises, marginalised population groups and the…
The report highlights the complex interplay between crises, marginalised population groups and the diverse structure of our societies. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2023
- Pages: 76
The report highlights the complex interplay between crises, marginalised population groups and the diverse structure of our societies. The report also contains the WorldRiskIndex, which indicates the disaster risk for 193 countries worldwide.
- Publisher: Bündnis Entwicklung hilft
- Year of publication: September 2023
- Pages: 76
