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Displaying 120 of about 151 resultsThis paper presents the Global Built-up Reference Layer (BUREF2010), a spatial raster dataset containing an estimation of the distribution and density of built-up areas using publicly available global spatial data to the year 2010. The authors discuss the rationale and the methodological steps adopted for the production of BUREF with examples and output…
This publication presents the Volcanic Ash Probabilistic Assessment tool for Hazard and Risk (VAPAHR), the methodology that supported it and the application of the tool to the Asia-Pacific region for the 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction.
Recommendations for future research include:
the incorporation of updated eruption data w…
This report describes how a global exposure database was generated for the quantification of the exposure, to support the earthquakes and cyclones probabilistic risk modelling in the Global Assessment Report 2015 (GAR2015). The Global Exposure database for GAR 2015 (GEG‐2015) is an open exposure global dataset which integrates popula…
The focus of the study is on which governance mechanisms, partnerships, institutional frameworks and incentive
structures are effective for the design and implementation of plans, codes and regulations in both formal and informal settlements, with reference to what political/economic/cultural conditions contribute to this.
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This report contains a synopsis of volcanism from a hazard and risk perspective and highlights the wide range of hazards posed by volcanoes and describes their diverse impacts on communities. This technical report complements a shorter summary background paper focussed on the GAR15 agenda and designed for a wider non-technical readership.…
The Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction presents an opportunity to make broad-sweeping changes to how governments are further encouraged to manage disaster information during the response and recovery phases, and how they approach post-event reviews.
This report contains guidance on eight recommendations and associated…
This paper presents a novel way to aggregate separate measures of disaster impact and apply it to two recent catastrophic events: the Christchurch (New Zealand) earthquakes and the Greater Bangkok (Thailand) floods of 2011. It focuses exclusively on the direct impact of disasters.
Similar to the World Health Organization's calculation of Disability Adj…
The purpose of thematic background papers are to encourage more research investigating the degree to which the HFA has been fit-for-purpose in affecting change in the management of disaster risk. This publication contributes to both the formulation of the successor framework to the HFA (the HFA2), as well as the development of indica…
Temperatures in less than one in six English classrooms were considered adequate throughout the year, according to the first Building Schools for the Future programme report. Overheating is of particular concern as it can not only reduce educational performance but also undermine the health and well‐being of occupants.
AECOM with Rex Proctor and Edward…
Working in a post‐ disaster scenario in the Province of Leyte, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) designed an early recovery program with national government agencies, local government units, and international NGOs. This program is leveraging the capabilities of each organization in support of micro and small enterprises and the normal…
This framework defines the Monitoring and Evaluation mechanism in the United Nations Office for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). The purpose of this framework is to provide a consistent approach to the monitoring and evaluation of the UNISDR’ Programmes and Projects, so that sufficient data and information is captured to review the progress and impact…
This paper presents a framework for understanding and addressing urban risk. It examines the unique dynamics of risk in urban settings and exemplifies its particularities with data and analysis of specific cases. From this, it identifies improvements both in the content and indicators of the successor to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA2).
This publication gives an overview of “Strengthened Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia and the Caucasus through greater fostering of the Hyogo Framework for Action priorities” activities in eight project cities of Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The project is implemented by UNISDR with financial support of the European Commission’s Hu…
Note: The 2022-2030 version is available here.
The Comprehensive School Safety framework aims to reduce the risks of all hazards to the education sector. The update for 2017 brings into focus child-centered and evidence-based efforts to promote disaster risk reduction throughout the education sector and to assure universal access to quality education.…
This document presents the methodology and key findings of a policy-benchmarking framework that assesses country-specific policies and institutions for disaster risk management. The report is in response to a global shift towards improved disaster risk management; a growing number of countries have national agencies tasked with monitoring natural h…