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Displaying 120 of about 768 resultsForest disturbance is the damage caused by any factor (biotic or abiotic) that adversely affects the vigour and productivity of the forest and which is not a direct result of human activities. It includes disturbance by insect pests, diseases, severe weather events and fires (FAO, 2018, 2020).
Saline soils are those which have an electrical conductivity of the saturation soil extract of more than 4 dS/m at 25°C (Richards, 1954). This value is generally used worldwide although the terminology committee of the Soil Science Society of America has lowered the boundary between saline and non-saline soils to 2 dS/m in the saturation extract (FAO, 1…
Substandard and falsified medical products are defined as those that may cause harm to patients and fail to treat the diseases for which they were intended (WHO, 2018).
Fungicides are chemicals that kill or slow the growth of fungi and their spores. They can be used on plants or other surfaces where mould or mildew grow (CDC, 2019).
Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. Exposure to mercury – even small amounts – may cause serious health problems and is a threat to the development of the foetus in utero and for children early in life (WHO, 2017).
Shrimp acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) is caused by virulent strains of Vibrio parahaemolyticus and related Vibrio species. AHPND-associated mortalities occur early in the production cycle, usually within 30 to 35 days of stocking, and because of this AHPND was initially referred to as early mortality syndrome (OIE, 2019).
This report takes stock of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Pacific Island countries at its midpoint and identifies key areas to focus on to advance the achievement of the Framework’s goal and targets by 2023. Progress has been made at the regional level towards more integrated climate adaptation a…
This report aims to capture pathways for community resilience that integrate gender equality and social inclusion in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and provides examples of good practice in Pacific Island countries. It also identifies gaps and areas where progress is most needed.Women have been contributing towards stronger, more resilient communities. B…
Abu Dhabi, 3 August 2023, Advances in early warning systems and preparedness have proven to be lifesaving and cost-effective, protecting tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars in assets. By focusing on people-centered, end-to-end, multi-hazard early warning systems, we can mitigate the impact of disasters by triggering timely and well-prepar…
The eighth session of the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP23) was held in Punta del Este, Uruguay, from Tuesday 28 February to Thursday 2 March 2023.It was organised by the Government of Uruguay through its National Emergency System, with the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduct…
Participants from around the world once again convened during the Fourth World Tsunami Museum Conference (WTMC4) held on 15 December 2022 at the International Research Institute for Disaster Science (IRIDeS) in Tohoku University.The conference included informative presentations and lively panel discussions following the theme: The Role of Youth and Tsun…
Since Recife was awarded the title of Resilience Hub in February 2022, the city has been acting as a reference for other cities in Brazil, formulating a strong Local Climate Action Plan and advancing their sustainable urban development. After the tremendous impacts of the heavy rainfall in May 2022, Recife has been working to accelerate the implementati…
Global and regional DRR platformsForums to share knowledge and discuss the latest developments and trends in reducing disaster risk
Global Platforms for Disaster Risk ReductionThe Global Platform is a forum for information exchange, discussion of latest developments, knowledge and partnership-building across sectors, with the goal of improving DRR…
Dubai, 3 May 2023, In response to the increasing frequency and intensity of natural and man-made hazards around the world, a Real-Estate Resilience Tool has been developed to help businesses value, assess, and plan for asset and operational resilience. The tool was launched at the ARISE UAE board meeting in Dubai as an important milestone to enhance ARI…
WATCH MORE RECORDINGS HEREDate and time Wednesday 19 April 2023, 07:00am EDT (Washington DC) AboutThe first webinar, led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in partnership with the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), will focus on risk-informed urban development and planning processes in cities/municipaliti…