UNDRR Publications

We produce a range of publications by collecting and analysing risk data through a range of tools, knowledge products, and mobilising like-minded partners.

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A contribution to the preparations for the Second United Nations Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II):

This document emphasizes the importance of urbanization for the level of risk of natural disasters and other phenomena, and highlights the

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World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (WCESD), 31 March – 2 April 2009, Bonn:

In this concept note, DKKV and the UNISDR Thematic Platform on Knowledge and Education introduce their reflection on linking education for sustainable

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Based on the National Reports to the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR) and the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Progress Report to the First Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR):

This report is an overview of

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The main objective of this training material is to build the capacity of water managers and others to develop strategies for coping with hydro-climatic disasters such as floods and drought within the context of water resources management. An added

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This handbook was made to provide simple information to home owners, designers and builders, and building monitors to teach principles of good design and good construction in a natural hazard prone area. Thoroughly studied, they will also guide on whether

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This thematic review report on urban risk reduction in Asia was prepared by the Asia Regional Task Force on Urban Risk Reduction (RTF-URR) in the context of progress review in the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action. It reviews the status of

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Common problems, common solutions: linking the scientific and disaster risk reduction communities

This document presents the conclusions and recommandations of the Second International Symposium on Disaster Reduction and Global Environmental Change, held

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This report provides feedback after the first two years of operation of the Global Facility, and demonstrates the significant value it has brought to the implementation of the Hyogo Framework around the world, as the Global Platform for Disaster Reduction

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This publication is the result of extensive consultations and a response to the call for clear policy and practical guidance for mainstreaming gender perspectives into disaster risk reduction. It offers much-needed policy and practical guidelines for

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Roles, mandates and areas of work of key United Nations entities:

This not exhaustive compilation shows an impressive portfolio of services and programmes of the United Nations and the World Bank in support of disaster risk reduction. It brings together

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