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• [New] Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific is expected to achieve a 9.5% CAGR to 2033, driven by intensifying monsoons, rapid urbanization in flood-prone zones, and government programs strengthening disaster resilience across China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Persistence Market Research
• [New] As climate change, population growth, and urbanization intensify natural hazards, AI is emerging as a game changer for global disaster resilience. AI for Good
• In the wake of Fukushima, the EU introduced rigorous nuclear safety assessment (stress tests) for all nuclear reactors, assessing resilience against extreme natural hazards, and other risks. Energy
• Munich Re targets natural catastrophes, cyber risks, liability, leveraging expert insights for resilience. Imperial Corporate Training Institute
• Dense urban markets such as South Korea use satellite mainly for maritime coverage and disaster resilience, but long-term demand from autonomous vehicles could expand indoor urban use cases. Mordor Intelligence
• South Africa will seek to facilitate progress on priority actions such as, the harnessing of Critical Minerals for inclusive growth and development, mobilising finance for a Just Energy Transition and strengthening Disaster Resilience. All About Shipping
• The CER Directive is the EU's all-hazards resilience law, covering terror, sabotage, cyber, and natural disaster. Forrester
• Context: India is mainstreaming disaster resilience to protect its $4.51 trillion infrastructure pipeline and public finances from escalating climate risks that cost the country up to 2% of its GDP annually. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• Natural resource shortages, particularly food and water insecurity, add another layer of vulnerability, as climate stress, inefficient resource management and population growth strain Pakistan's agricultural systems and urban resilience. The News Pakistan
• Regulators are focusing on physical security through the Critical Entities Resilience (CER) Directive in the European Union, which covers risks from natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and sabotage, among others. Mexico Business
• Taiwan and the U.S. could benefit from greater interaction in areas like disaster response, crisis management, and information resilience. Taiwan Business TOPICS

Last updated: 08 July 2026