Innovation in Disaster Management

This report explores the role of technology and private sector collaboration in strengthening disaster risk management and resilience. It highlights how innovations such as those tracked through the Frontier Technology Radar for Disaster Risk Reduction (FTR4DRR) can reduce casualties, protect livelihoods, and improve preparedness, response, and recovery in the face of increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events. Drawing on case studies from CBi Member Networks in Mexico, the Philippines, and Vanuatu, the report demonstrates how businesses, in partnership with humanitarian and development actors, can drive the adoption of life-saving technologies. It also outlines the opportunities, challenges, and key considerations for scaling these innovations, aiming to raise awareness and inspire practitioners to view the private sector not only as a funding source but also as a critical partner for innovation and impact in disaster management.

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