Disaster statistics and risk management: current situation and outlook
13 Jan 2026
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Disaster statistics and risk management: current situation and outlook
- Publication type: ECLAC Statistical Briefings
- Physical description: 8 pages
- Publisher: ECLAC
- Date: 13 January 2026
Abstract
In recent years, environmental and climate trends have pointed to a progressive increase in the frequency, impact, intensity and unpredictability of hazardous events. These changes, combined with the consequences of scientific projections about future scenarios, show that disaster risk represents a structural challenge to sustainable development. Given this reality, disaster risk management has become a strategic priority for protecting human lives, reducing economic losses, guiding investments, strengthening resilience and supporting adaptation to climate change.