Keywords: Disaster risk


OECD highlights Morocco’s efforts to strengthen critical risk governance

Morocco is strengthening its national framework for anticipating and managing disasters and other critical risks, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The assessment highlights institutional measures aimed at improving coordination, risk analysis......

Morocco ranks 45th worldwide in 2026 disaster risk index

Morocco ranks 45th out of 193 countries in the 2026 World Risk Index, recording an overall score of 12.59 points and placing it in the report’s “high risk” category. The country’s score is just 1.13 points below the threshold for the “very high risk” category, which......

OECD highlights Morocco’s new approach to critical risk governance

Morocco is building a more coordinated framework for managing critical risks, with the country’s approach highlighted by the OECD in its latest assessment of global progress in risk governance. The OECD’s September 2026 report, Tracking Progress in the Governance of Critical Risks, points......

Morocco emerges as a regional model for disaster risk management and resilience

Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional example in disaster prevention and resilience, moving from a response-focused approach toward a broader strategy centered on risk reduction, preparedness and financial protection. Recent assessments by the World Bank highlight the country’s growing......

China braces for heavier flooding as peak rainy season intensifies across northern regions

Chinese authorities are preparing for an intensified flood season as meteorologists warn that extreme rainfall is expected to become more frequent and more intense from late July through early August, particularly across northern China. Weather experts say the country has entered its annual peak flood-control......

 Colombia’s President Petro Faces Resignation Amid Scandal and Political Tensions

In the latest development of Colombia's ongoing political turmoil, Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has stepped down from his post amid a growing corruption scandal that has rocked President Gustavo Petro’s administration. Bonilla’s resignation follows accusations that he misused funds......