The virtual Commonwealth Disaster Resilience Centre provides policy guidance, evidence-based solutions, and case studies for every stage: pre-, post-, and during climate-related disasters.
You will find a rich, comprehensive library of information, solutions, and options to build resilience against disasters through collaborative efforts, leveraging local knowledge and international expertise.
Please join us in creating a safer future for all.
Find Out More..There are several volumes of policy guidance from diverse global sources, as with resilience, one size does not fit all. The Commonwealth Secretariat proposes those most appropriate, pragmatic, and implementable for all our member states, such as Words into Action, Urban disaster resilience, and Lessons from Odisha - Developing Power Sector Resilience to Extreme Weather Events in Coastal Areas.
We provide a range of services to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Discover the reach and impact of our efforts in building disaster resilience across the Commonwealth.
Lives Impacted Our initiatives have positively impacted over half a million lives.
More InfoDisaster Responses We have coordinated over 300 disaster responses worldwide.
More InfoFunding Raised The Commonwealth has secured £10 million in funding for resilience projects.
More InfoTraining Participants Our programmes have trained over 2,000 individuals in disaster risk management.
More InfoPlease join us in our mission to build disaster resilience across the Commonwealth. Your support and involvement can make a significant difference.
GET INVOLVEDExplore stories of resilience from communities around the Commonwealth, demonstrating strength and innovation in the face of adversity.
Nia Kibwe transformed barren land into a verdant paradise, reviving ancient farming techniques her grandparents whispered to her. When the droughts came, harsher than any tale of old, Nia didn't falter. She innovated, introducing rainwater harvesting and solar-powered irrigation, safeguarding her crops against the caprice of the weather. Her farm became a beacon of resilience, feeding not just bodies but the spirit of her community and unwavering courage in the face of adversity reassured his community that no storm was too great to weather together. Jamal's resilience underscored a truth: unity is the strongest bulwark against any tempest.
Discover the real-life stories of those on the front lines of disaster resilience. Their experiences and contributions are vital to our collective success.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please reach out to us. We are here to support you in building disaster resilience.
Marlborough House, Pall Mall, St. James's, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 5HX
disasterresilience@commonwealth.int
+44 20 7747 6500
