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Displaying 3000 of about 6936 resultsExploring the concept of resilience as a useful framework of analysis for how society can cope with the threat of natural and human induced hazards.
Despite resilience having been widely adopted in research, policy and practice to describe the way in which they would like to reduce our society’s susceptibility to the threat posed by hazards, there is l…
The Guide is a result of contributions from the ARISE-US Network in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Making Cities Resilient 2030 initiative.The UNDRR Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities is proven to be a very helpful tool in assessing all the ‘systems of systems’ aspects of disaster resilienc…
This document is a first approach to understanding the Natech risks in Central America and in general terms in the entire Latin American and Caribbean region, considering its vulnerability to the effects of climate change, geological hazards, multi-hazard scenarios and its exposure to the occurrence of Natech events that may affect business continuity A…
On the 12 December, the Committee of the Region (The EU's Assembly of Regional and Local Representatives), Commission for Natural Resources (NAT) hosts in collaboration with UNISDR Regional Office for Europe a consultation on the HFA+. The purpose of the session is to discuss building resilience to disasters at the local level and to receive input from…
In the context of the VII Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development 2024, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean has unveiled the Regional Assessment Report 2024 (RAR24). This report places a critical emphasis on investment and financing for Disa…
The municipality of Sarajevo Centar, in collaboration with the UNISDR Regional Office for Europe is organizing an expert meeting with local and national authorities involved in disaster risk reduction.
Sarajevo Centar intends to celebrate its participation in the UNISDR "Making Cities Resilient" Campaign and increase the awareness of its citizens on th…
The simultaneous pursuit of social equity, economic prosperity and environmental quality, three pillars of sustainable development, places great demands on all nations. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Economic activity and social developments contribute to development but also heighten the risk of disaster. V…
Organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)
with the support of the Government of Germany
1. Introduction and Background
An important component of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) is the inclusive and comprehensive monitoring and reporting process which allows co…
The Virgin Islands CDM Strategy and Country Work Programme Stakeholder Consultation features presentations and workshops related to DRR with a special focus on Virgin Islands' Country Work Programming process and developing a Logical Framework. Presentation topics include:
Comprehensive disaster management, results based management and the…
Background
Adopted in 2015 by all United Nations Member States, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development aims to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a holistic and interdependent agenda to be achieved in both developed and developing countries. It aspires to “leave no one behind” and calls for a special effort to ensure that Isl…
This event is organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) with the support of the Government of Germany
Introduction and Background
UNISDR has been mandated to monitor the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030. This will enable Member States to measure global progress in…
This event is organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) with the support of the Government of Germany
Introduction
It is said that disasters know no borders. Hence one of the most critical levels of engagement on disaster risk reduction (DRR) has been at the regional level. This is well recognized by the Sendai F…
Background
“Making cities sustainable and resilient: implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 at the local level” is a three-year initiative by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR)and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), supported by the European Commission, to support local…
Background
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 has set ambitious targets. At varying levels, Member States, will require support in their efforts to implement the Sendai Framework and achieve its target of preventing new and reducing existing disaster risk and to strengthen resilience. One of the areas that Member States have ide…
Background and Introduction
This workshop is module two (week two) of a three-week, three-year joint programme of UNISDR and KOICA. It is limited to nominated participants of the participating countries: Cameroon, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Mozambique, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
At the Third UN World Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) in…