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Displaying 120 of about 153 resultsThis paper presents the International Electrotechnical Commission's (IEC) approach with regard to disaster risk and impact mitigation. The publication recognises that electricity supply is often the first thing to go when disaster strikes. Electrical installations, devices and supply are generally directly and adversely affected by manmade disasters or…
This paper presents the Global Built-up Reference Layer (BUREF2010), a spatial raster dataset containing an estimation of the distribution and density of built-up areas using publicly available global spatial data to the year 2010. The authors discuss the rationale and the methodological steps adopted for the production of BUREF with examples and output…
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 reference to what political/economic/cultural conditions contribute to this.
The recommend…
This study provides comprehensive analysis of the impact of natural hazards on infrastructure and discusses possibilities to improve its resilience and prevent disasters. It presents several disaster risk management measures to reduce risks caused by wind load, snow and ice avalanche, rock fall, landslide, impulse wave, earthquake, forest fire and flood…
This document reports on the workshop titled 'Is your City Ready?' held on February 7th 2012 at An-Najah National University and organized as part of a series of programs that aim to raise the public awareness regarding disaster risk reduction and build a society that is resilient to disasters.
The workshop was organized by the Urban Planning and Disas…
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The purpose of this document is to describe the thematic classification system that has been developed, with the aim of promoting a better understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and the development of an internationally recognized information classification and exchange standard. It is hoped that a clear set of…
This document presents the programme of the third session of the Global Platform on disaster risk reduction, which main theme, 'Invest today for a safer tomorrow - Increase investment in local action,' covers three main topics: (A) reconstruction and recovery; (B) economics of disaster risk reduction; and (C) alliances with climate change and developmen…
Reinforcement or upgrading of existing structures to become more resistant and resilient to the damaging effects of hazards.
Annotation: Retrofitting requires consideration of the design and function of the structure, the stresses that the structure may be subject to from particular hazards or hazard scenarios and the practicality and costs of differen…
The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), the World Bank Disaster Risk Management Regional Coordinator East Asia Pacific (EAP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), kindly invite you to the Geneva launch of the World Bank’s publication: Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for…
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP), which takes place every two years, is the global forum for accelerating world-wide momentum on disaster risk reduction. As the primary gathering for the world’s disaster risk community, it brings together Governments, UN, international regional organizations and institutions, NGOs, scientific/academi…
CEBU, 16 DECEMBER 2013 – The Philippines Province of Cebu prides itself on its zero casualty policy when it comes to disasters. As of yesterday, it had recorded just 73 of the 6,057 deaths so far attributed to Typhoon Haiyan despite the widespread damage and loss to housing, critical infrastructure and agriculture especially in northern Cebu where Haiy…
MANILA, 22 November 2013 – A new programme on school safety launched yesterday in the Philippines less than two weeks after the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan, urges pupils, teachers and communities to proactively assess the resilience and preparedness of their schools.
The unveiling of the "How Safe Is Your School?” initiative in the Philippines is the…
GENEVA, 7 May 2012 - Mayors from across the disaster-affected island of Mindanao are to petition the President of the Philippines, Benigno C. Aquino Jr., to allow the use of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund for prevention and mitigation activities at local level as part of a nine-point plan of action agreed at the weekend.
The m…
GENEVA, 1 May 2012 - "Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century" has just been published by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery.
UNISDR was at the Geneva launch and got a short interview with one of the guide's lead authors, Abhas K. Jha, who leads the World Bank p…
GENEVA, 20 February 2012 - Europe's vulnerability to disasters and the current tough winter "are a clear sign that we need to plan better and manage more robustly the risks we face," warns European Commissioner, Kristalina Georgieva, who is responsible for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response.
"The lessons from this emergency…