UNDRR Publications

This technical background paper discusses volcanic ash fall hazard modelling, implemented at the global and local scales (Napoli, Italy). These models are probabilistic whereas outputs are in the form of hazard maps and curves that show the probabilities

This document is a scoping study of public participatory geographical information systems (PPGIS) in India. It explores the possibility of developing a GIS platform that could be integrated with the local knowledge systems of coastal fishing communities

This paper provides a conceptual framework, which is underpinned by principles of political ecology, to help frame the issues of local Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and adaptation from a human rights and resource rights perspective. As Community-based

This paper reviews progress in the integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into Australian school curricula programs and support materials since 2005. Researchers such as Ronan and Johnston (2005) stress the importance of school disaster education

This paper argues that a human rights-based approach (HRBA), i.e. participation in political life, consultation of affected groups in decision-making processes, access to justice, due process, transparency and accountability, provides excellent tools towards a real positive change in disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation and mitigation. The publication analyses case studies in Brazil, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia and Nepal.

The paper discusses the conceptualization of drought and proceeds with analysing drought risk management which includes risk assessment and modelling based on spatial technology in Malawi, Niger, Mozambique and Kenya.

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The paper compares and contrasts how disaster risk management is being conceptualised in relation to emerging climate change adaptation efforts and how these two agendas are influenced by different governance systems, accountabilities and social contracts

This paper is the result of collaboration between the Municipality of Amadora (Portugal), the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and an Australian member of an international research team, which has been involved in community engagement. This

The purpose of this paper is to share the implemented strategy, activities and the process of cooperation between the educational community in the municipality of Amadora (Portugal), the Civil Protection Local Authority and the local campaign “Resilient

This document reviews ongoing good practices for disaster risk reduction (DRR), and explores how these can be scaled and used as inspiration so that instead of being just exceptions to the norm, they can be converted into standard practice.

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