RT null T1 Disaster Related Statistics and Disaster Risk Financing A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, K1 sustainable development K1 sustainable development indicator YR 2025 FD 2025-01 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47017 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47017 NO Disasters caused by natural and man-made hazards have a significant impact on societies and economies worldwide. The frequency of disasters is increasing, and developing countries face higher risks. The number of People exposed to extreme weather events (flood, drought, cyclone, or heatwave) an increase from 4 billion in 2010 to 4.5 billion in 2019 (World Bank: Policy Research Working Paper 2023). Mis-and disinformation is perceived as the greatest short-term risk the world faces, followed by extreme weather event (Global Risks Report 2025). The ability to understand, monitor, and respond to these events is crucial for effective DRM and mitigation efforts. Disaster-related statistics plays an important role in informing decision-making, formulating policies, and allocating resources for disaster prevention, preparedness and response. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026