UNDRR Publications

This paper presents a novel way to aggregate separate measures of disaster impact and apply it to two recent catastrophic events: the Christchurch (New Zealand) earthquakes and the Greater Bangkok (Thailand) floods of 2011. It focuses exclusively on the

The author examines the types as well as the dimensions and dynamics of crisis threats that one may have to confront in the foreseeable future. The intended audience is for those with roles and responsibilities to reduce the impact and consequences of

The focus of the study is on which governance mechanisms, partnerships, institutional frameworks and incentive structures are effective for the design and implementation of plans, codes and regulations in both formal and informal settlements, with

The aim of this paper is to review the application of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) methodologies related to tsunami risk, with a focus on south-east Asia, especially Indonesia and Sri Lanka, which were highly impacted by the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami.

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This study seeks to develop a more robust understanding of ecosystems-based approaches to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and contribute to the growing literature on this subject. The study targets primarily policymakers who are responsible for setting

This paper documents the development of an effective flood Early Warning System (EWS) in the Umbria Region (Central Italy), as underpinned by the Hyogo Framework. Drawing lessons from this experience, the paper suggests that to improve the Early Warning

This framework defines the UNISDR Planning mechanism. The purpose of this framework to ensures that UNISDR’s processes, products and services contribute to the achievement of desired results (outputs, outcomes and impacts). It defines the tool to improve

This framework defines the Monitoring and Evaluation mechanism in the United Nations Office for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). The purpose of this framework is to provide a consistent approach to the monitoring and evaluation of the UNISDR’ Programmes and

This publication explores how better incentives could help overcome barriers to disaster risk reduction in development programming. The paper looks at how contextual, programmatic and institutional challenges are blocking more coherent action on disaster

The year 2015 was a landmark for UNISDR with the agreement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction on 18 March 2015 in Sendai, Japan and its adoption by all Member States