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Displaying 45 of about 276 resultsEarly on the morning of 26 December an earthquake measuring 8.9 on the Richter Scale struck South Asia off the north west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The quake was the largest in magnitude since 1964, triggering tidal waves that caused thousands of fatalities and immense destruction in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Sr…
This joint publication (PAHO, UNICEF, ISDR, and IFRC) was introduced at the 4th World Water Forum that took place in Mexico in March 2006 to draw attention to the importance of ensuring that water and sanitation systems remain fully operational in the aftermath of natural disasters. This is critical if countries are to ensure there are no setbacks to th…
This paper outlines the priority actions on the need to integrate natural hazard and climate change risks in a more effective way into national development strategies including poverty reduction strategies endorsed by over 200 participants representing national governments, bilateral and multilateral agencies, civil society organizations, experts and re…
On February 22nd, 2007, about 70 professionals from the private sector and the development community met at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to explore the opportunities and challenges for developing Private-Public Partnerships (PPPs) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). This dialogue was organised under the auspices of the World Bank’s new…
Based on the outcomes of the first Consultative Meeting, this meeting aimed to reach a higher level of commitment from local and regional authorities in developing the LGA/DRR. The meeting was hosted by the “Global Dialogue on Wenchuan Earthquake Response”, organised by the Beijing Normal University and the University of Hong Kong to review good practic…
General update on the UN GA discussion on DRR and preparation for the 2nd Global Platform Session 2009
Salvano's suggestion is to have presentations on the thematic plaform/inititatives of the ISDR in the briefing session since a couple of thematic platforms have improtant progress or conferences in near future.
Overall purpose
To provide a forum for legislators and decision-makers in national governments and leaders at all levels in formulating gender-responsive legislation and programs related to gender in climate change and disaster risk reduction.
Specific objectives
a) to understand the phenomenon of climate change, its impacts, and its implications and s…
This booklet was elaborated as "questions & answers" between a volcanologist and a volcano. It teaches children what a volcano is, the different types of volcanoes, and their level of risk. Then prevention is featured as a game, and instructions follow to be applied in emergency situations. This booklet includes several notes for parents and teacher…
ISDR-Africa educational series, vol. 1, Issue 1
The book explains that a landslide occurs when the soil and rock on a hill become loose and weak. When it rains heavily, a large amount of earth can slide down the hill with great force. The soil and rock can destroy trees and bury houses.
UN/ISDR AFRICA educational series, vol. 1, issue 2
The book describes the difference between flash flood and river or lake flood.
Vacancy Notice number: ISDR/C/17/2008
Background
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human and economic and social losses. A range of…
Vacancy Notice number: ISDR/I/08/2008
Background
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human and economic and social losses. A range of…
Background
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human and economic and social losses. A range of United Nations organizations and intern…
United Nations Core Values:
Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for diversity
Vacancy no ISDR/C/04/2008
BACKGROUND
The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associat…
Expected date of entry is 18 August 2008.
Background
The secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder platform to enable societies to increase their resilience to natural, technological and environmental disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human and economic and so…