India, Feb. 24 -- The increasing frequency and intensity of climate-induced disasters have made disaster risk reduction and climate action two of the most urgent priorities of the twenty-first century. Climate change is no longer a distant possibility but a lived reality, affecting ecosystems, economies, and human lives across the globe. Events such as floods, cyclones, droughts, wildfires, landslides, and heat waves have become more unpredictable and severe, threatening developmental progress and human security. In this context, integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) with climate action has emerged as a powerful approach to building safer communities and ensuring sustainable development for future generations.

Disaster risk is shaped...