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Global facility for disaster reduction and recovery annual report 2008: This report addresses the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)'s activities in mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in development for 2008. It features how GFDRR increased its strategic partnerships with organizations in Africa…
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Reflections on the role of the educational community in risk management: This document aims to prompt reflection on what exactly constitutes as a safe school: offering a resistible infrastructure in the event of a disaster or one that will also ensure the child’s right to education in an emergency situation. It is aimed at authorities, teachers, techni…
This report focuses on the analytical and conceptual framework of disaster risk management as well as the practical tools and methodologies used in risk assessment including presentation of case studies. Workshop participants discussed in three working groups the gaps, priority areas for work and improvement with respect to: (1) Disaster Risk Reduction…
For a new governance of natural risks, Istanbul, 27-28 October, 2008 This presentation examines the problems of risk management and the role of local and regional authorities in this field. It advocates for the public authorities and populations in areas at risk to reinforce their capacity to anticipate and respond to natural disasters.
This report presents a comprehensive action plan designed to minimize the loss of life and destruction brought on by increasing numbers of water-related disasters worldwide (such as floods, droughts, tidal waves, storm surges, etc.) and also to minimize loss of life in post disaster/conflict conditions. It aims to bring life and a sense of urgency to t…
Delnet special supplement This issue includes: - Editorial - Global ISDR - Disasters in the Region - Contributions - Partners in Action - Education - Legislation - Delnet supplement - Multimedia
The upcoming Global Platform on Disaster Reduction will feature an impressive 42 thematic special events, which will complement and support the high-level plenary sessions. The events will focus on different aspects of disaster risk reduction, including climate change adaptation as one of the key feature of the overall Global Platform discussions. “Th…
  In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, UNISDR aims to minimize and compensate the impacts related to the Global Platform.   Making the Global Platform a carbon neutral event is not an isolated activity. It is part of UNISDR’s climate neutral commitment to becoming a carbon neutral UNISDR secretariat.   Find out how participants ca…
The main objective of this report is to identify key trends in terms of progress made and challenges faced at both national and regional levels through the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in Europe between 2007 and 2009. This review includes elements based on reports received from countries and regional organizations that respond…
This document was undertaken in the context of the second focus area of SEEDRMAP, in 2008, and reviews the coordination of disaster mitigation, preparedness and response among the Civil Protection actors of SEE, identifying needs both with respect to staff capacity and training and in terms of disaster risk reduction facilities, with a focus on prepared…
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Summary of the work of UNISDR secretariat in its mandated areas between October 2002 and March 2003.
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A radical realignment of priorities in addressing the Hyogo Framework for Action are required if the growing population living in high risk conditions is to be adequately protected, the recently released UN/ISDR’s 2007 Global Review has concluded. Current emphasis on saving lives has to be complemented by a vision of protecting and strengthening liveli…
The World Disaster Reduction Campaign 2008-2009: 'Hospitals Safe from Disasters' is a global campaign being launched in Davos, Switzerland on 25 January, by the secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) and the World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the World Bank. The campaign will focus on structural safet…
Objectives The workshop shall have the following objectives: 1. To capture the recent trends of climate change scenarios including scientific issues as well as challenges in the Arab region. 2. To highlight the on-going efforts on climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction as well as their integration at various levels. 3. To explore the po…
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11 November 2009 - 13 November 2009
London
The UK Cabinet Office in collaboration with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat (UNISDR) and the Council of Europe (European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement (EUR-OPA)) are organizing a meeting of European National Platforms and Focal Points from 11 – 13 November 2009 in London. The objectives of this me…

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