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How AI can enhance disaster risk management

  • Story | 17 Sep 2025
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Takeaways

  • AI can process and analyse a larger share of Earth Observation data, providing disaster risk managers with increased lead time to prioritise and implement mitigation activities effectively. 
  • By extracting information from satellite data, such as the extent of built-up land and types of buildings, AI helps create more accurate estimates of potential damage in the event of a disaster.
  • AI extends the anticipation time window for preparedness measures, such as those needed for tropical cyclones.
  • AI can filter, geolocate and analyse social media data, assisting emergency responders in quickly assessing the impact of a crisis.
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Artificial Intelligence in disaster risk management enables faster, improved decision-making and thus can improve early warning systems and crisis management in several ways, which are illustrated in the figure.

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17 Sep 2025 | 11 Aug 2026

Publisher | MetadataScience Insights
Digital Europa Thesaurus (DET)artificial intelligenceDisaster management
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