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From African Regions Show Major Gains in Disaster Resilience, Study Finds

How could The World Risk Poll's findings on African resilience affect Italy?

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North Africa's resilience gains may ease migration pressure on Italy The study reported that North Africa recorded a five-point increase in disaster resilience, driven by factors like expanding internet access and better household preparedness. This improvement in the ability of North African communities to withstand and recover from major shocks could lead to greater regional stability and reduced displacement. Given the established relationship between North Africa and Italy concerning active migrant flows, this stabilization could potentially lessen the pressure on Italy's borders.

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  • North Africa recorded a five-point increase in resilience, followed by Southern Africa with four points.euronews.com
  • The World Risk Poll surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries and territories in 2025.euronews.com
  • 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received no warning.euronews.com

Why it matters

For Italy, which is structurally linked to North Africa through active migrant flows, any sustained improvement in regional stability is a key factor in managing border pressures and security concerns. The ability of North African communities to withstand climate shocks and other disruptions directly influences the likelihood of large-scale displacement, which is a major policy challenge for Italy.

This finding contributes to a broader global understanding of climate risk and human mobility. While the study highlights that Africa has recorded the fastest improvements in disaster resilience, it also reveals massive inequalities, noting that only 47% of disaster-affected adults in Central and West Africa received a warning.

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  • Will the resilience improvements translate into sustained political and economic stability across North Africa?
  • How will the effectiveness of warning systems in Central and West Africa impact regional displacement?

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Governments in North Africa significantly increase investment in household preparedness and warning systemsThe effect could become stronger and more certain, as preparedness is a direct driver of resilience gains.
Climate change or regional conflicts worsen despite resilience gainsThe effect could fade, as external shocks could overwhelm the improved capacity of communities to recover.

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    Do resilience gains in East Africa follow the trend seen in North Africa, and how might that affect migration flows toward Italy?

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