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Climate and disaster resilience initiative capacity-building program

This publication reports on the analyses and outcomes of the Climate and Disaster Resilience Initiative (CDRI) Capacity-building Program participated by the following 8 cities: Chennai (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Hue (Vietnam), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Makati (Philippines), Sukabumi (Indonesia), and Suwon (South Korea). The CDRI C…
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Formation of glacial lakes in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas and GLOF risk assessment (2010)

This report outlines a methodology for mapping glacial lakes and identifying those that may be dangerous. Preliminary findings on selected glacial lakes are presented. While the danger has sometimes been much exaggerated, it is nevertheless essential that a rational basis for risk assessment be developed. Given the extremely mountainous, inaccessible na…
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Local governments and disaster risk reduction: good practices and lessons learned

This collection of good practices shows how building the capacity of local institutions is key to sustaining disaster risk reduction, and demonstrates the immediate impact of local and national political commitments that institutionalise disaster risk reduction. It also showcases collaboration between local and national governments, civil society organi…

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