After decades of conflict, natural hazards and chronic poverty, Afghanistan is facing one of the world’s largest and most complex humanitarian crises, which has also far-reaching impacts on neighbouring Iran and Pakistan.
Bangladesh is currently home to almost 1 million Rohingya refugees who have fled targeted violence, large-scale armed attacks, and human rights violations in neighbouring Myanmar.
Central Asia is a region made up of 5 republics: Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Their inhabitants are exposed to natural hazards, from earthquakes to floods, as well as chronic water shortages.
Iran is the world’s largest refugee hosting country. Due to the ongoing economic crisis, limited livelihood opportunities and restricted access to employment, vulnerable displaced Afghans and Iranians alike struggle more and more to meet their basic needs.
The already dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar has spiralled since the military takeover in 2021. The coup d’état against the democratically elected government plunged the country into political, social, and economic turmoil.
Nepal is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries due to its location and variable climatic conditions. Climate change and an increasing population further exacerbate the impacts of natural hazards, which each year cause heavy loss of life and property damage.
North Korea suffers from recurrent natural hazards, ranging from extended droughts and severe flooding to occasional typhoons.
Natural hazards such as cyclones, floods, droughts, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions frequently occur in the Pacific region. Pacific island countries (including Papua New Guinea, Fiji Islands, Solomon Islands, Cook Islands and Vanuatu) rank among the world’s worst affected by disasters in terms o
Pakistan is one of the world’s most disaster-prone countries. Due to economic concerns and multiple severe climate shocks, many of over 235 million Pakistanis struggle to access basic services, as well as an estimated 3.1 million Afghans with varying statuses.
The Philippines is highly exposed to various natural hazards, including tropical cyclones, active volcanoes, and other climate-related risks.
The southeast Asian countries of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia are frequently affected by natural hazards such as floods, droughts, and typhoons.