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This issue includes:
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This has been updated by the 2016 Report of the open-ended intergovernmental expert working group on indicators and terminology relating to disaster risk reductionThe UNISDR Terminology aims to promote a common understanding and usage of disaster risk reduction concepts and to assist the disaster risk reduction efforts of authorities, practitioners and…
This regional analysis reviews progress in the Asia-Pacific region towards achieving the expected outcomes of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)’s Priority 3: using knowledge, innovation and education to build a culture of safety and resilience at all levels. The analysis not only reflects national assessments of HFA implementation, but also takes a c…
Pacific regional presences of IFRC, UNISDR, and UNOCHA:
This policy brief highlights the importance of reducing disaster risk in all economic sectors and at all levels as a practical approach to adapt to climate change, reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development targets. It also recommends Pacific island countries to scale up disaster res…
The main objective of this report is to provide a synthesized overview of some of the main achievements, challenges and issues in implementing the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA) in the Asia/ Pacific region from 2007-2009 as identified by national and regional actors.
A study of catastrophe risk financing options:
This study comprises a review of government post-disaster safety nets as well as those provided by the private insurance market in the five countries of Central Asia, namely Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The present report aims to assess the extent to which the existing…
With respect to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), this document gathers the proceedings of the conference which conveyed the participants to resolve to preserve and sustain the gains in disaster risk reduction and to promote further cooperation among countries and partner stakeholders in the region. It also addresses the need for accelerating the im…
This short note reports on recent experience from six countries where national and local governments, with civil society participation, have worked to reduce disaster risks as part of their adaptation efforts. Based on these examples and other countries’ experience, it draws four key lessons for governments to take first steps toward preparing themselve…
This booklet is a practical, and easy to comprehend, assistance manual for citizens to be prepared for emergency situations.
This document is a Russian contribution to the implementation of IDNDR programmes.
Proceedings of the IDNDR Aichi/Nagoya International Conference, 1-4 November 1993, Nagoya, Japan:
This record of the conference contains useful and instructive suggestions and recommendations for potential application in metropolitan areas around the world, with the aim of reducing risk and mitigating damage from future disasters.
The conference was…
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This paper addresses the consideration that prevention is better than cure: that planning to minimize the effects of natural hazards is preferable to responding to the often disastrous effects of such hazards.
This paper is a summary of a presentation by Mr. Stuart Mustow, President of the Institute of Civil Engineers and Represe…
This annual progress report aims to serve as the basis for a review of progress, necessary course corrections, and work planning for the biennium 2010-2011. It reflects the mid-term status of UNISDR's work on the main elements of each of three strategic objectives: broadly covering ISDR system coordination, advocacy, knowledge and information, together…
This report provides feedback after the first two years of operation of the Global Facility, and demonstrates the significant value it has brought to the implementation of the Hyogo Framework around the world, as the Global Platform for Disaster Reduction convenes for its second session in June 2009.
It provides concrete examples of the manner in which…
This paper is an initial attempt to consider the role in adaptation of insurance and related risk sharing and risk transfer methods, in the context of a comprehensive approach to risk reduction and risk management. It is the result of informal conversations at Poznan between members of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Sec…
Working in partnership to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters:
This document includes objectives and outcomes of a longer-term five-year strategic time span for the ISDR secretariat, while presenting outputs and budgetary requirements for the period 2006-2007 (with budgetar…