South Sudan is highly exposed to emergency events, such as floods, droughts, disease outbreaks and famine, posing substantial risks to the population.

In February 2024 Chile experienced the worst wildfires of the century, with over 10K hectares burnt, 6K houses destroyed and more than 130 lives lost.

On March 2025, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar's central Sagaing Region, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. The disaster has resulted in over 3,600 confirmed deaths and over 4,800 injuries. Relief efforts have faced significant challenges, primarily due to government-imposed access restrictions, limited funding, and constrained connectivity.