Publications by authors named "Paolo Avner"
Article Synopsis
- Disaster losses are increasing due to climate change, leading to more extreme natural events, but local urbanization patterns significantly influence people's vulnerability to these shocks.
- Since 1985, global human settlements, especially in East Asia, are expanding rapidly into flood-prone areas, with high-hazard settlements growing 60% faster than safe zones.
- Many countries are not adapting to these risks and are instead increasing their exposure to climate-related disasters.
