Summary In this Personal View, we examine how the Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities and lived experiences of disability can deepen understanding of four key …

Coastal communities are on the frontlines of three accelerating global change drivers,
climate change, blue growth, and the expansion of area-based conservation, leading to a" …

Coastal regions are essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
given their importance for human habitation, resource provisioning, employment, and …

Lonquimay is ranked as the 12th most dangerous volcano in Chile. Several settlements are
located within 20 km with a diverse mix of residents and livelihoods. Conservation areas and …

This empirical and interdisciplinary study investigates the contribution of deeply enrooted
social-political factors to the accumulation of exposure and vulnerability and amplification of …

Dominica is a geologically young, volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean. Due to its
rugged terrain, substantial rainfall, and distinct soil characteristics, it is highly vulnerable to …

Globally, changes in the intensity, severity and frequency of storms threaten potentially
catastrophic impacts on fisheries. These threats present a significant challenge to Small …

Processes of disaster risk creation are outpacing the achievements of disaster risk reduction
initiatives. Preventing risk creation is consequently an objective recognised by major …

Climate change is increasing the severity of extreme weather events, particularly hurricanes,
presenting a significant challenge to Caribbean coastal communities. In the aftermath of a …

Over the last few decades, many countries, especially islands in the Caribbean, have been
challenged by the devastating consequences of natural disasters, which pose a significant …