Cyprus

National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

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The survey highlights disaster risk awareness in Cyprus, focusing on wildfires and extreme weather. Despite higher preparedness than the EU average, a gap between awareness and action remains, emphasizing the need for better resources and communication.

European Commission
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Documents and publications

In this study, the authors aimed to assess potential flood hazards in Cyprus stemming from three distinct dam failure scenarios: piping, 100-year rainfall, and probable maximum precipitation (PMP).

Natural Hazards (Springer)
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Documents and publications

This seismic risk profile of Cyprus, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

Global Earthquake Model Foundation (GEM)
IRP Herald 32
Documents and publications

IRP Herald Volume 32 is the knowledge report for IRP-supported sessions at the Regional Platforms for Disaster Risk Reduction in 2021.

International Recovery Platform
Documents and publications

In this study, Mediterranean cultural WHS at risk from coastal flooding and erosion under four sea-level rise scenarios until 2100 are assessed.

Nature Communications
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Documents and publications

Cyprus' disaster risk management system needs better coordination, a unified national strategy, and stronger climate adaptation. Key areas for improvement include risk assessments, preparedness, and establishing a central coordinating agency.

European Commission
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Cyprus's population and economy are exposed to earthquakes and floods, with earthquakes posing the greater risk of a high impact, lower probability event.

Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
Documents and publications

This report provides an assessment of the achievements and progress made in disaster risk reduction (DRR) by Cyprus during the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR).

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