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Displaying 6 of about 6 resultsThis document gives insight into conference proceedings at The Africa-Arab Platform on disaster risk reduction which took place from 9-13 October in Tunis, Tunisia under the theme “towards disaster risk informed and inclusive sustainable development.” The meeting consisted of the 7th session of the Africa Regional Platform and the 6th high-level me…
This document is the twelfth in a series of special topics for consideration, as part of the Words into Action Guidelines on National Disaster Risk Assessment published by UNISDR. This section provides a general introduction to risk assessment across international borders, including cross-boundary disaster risk reduction considerations (bilate…
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework) charts the global course on disaster risk reduction (DRR) matters over the next 15 years. It defines a set of targets and indicators to monitor progress and achievement nationwide and locally. Specifically, Target (E) calls to “substantially increase the number of countri…
This Words into Action guide has been prepared to support the implementation of the Sendai Framework. It aims to raise awareness on the importance of river basin management and transboundary cooperation in DRR, while taking into account climate change adaptation. It provides information on steps that governments in particular at the different levels can…
The present report provides an overview of progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, as requested by the General Assembly in its resolution 72/218. In accordance with Assemble resolution 71/227, the report also includes a section on an effective global response to address the impacts of the El Nino phe…
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Forced displacement is one of the most common and immediate impacts of disasters. Facilitating people’s movement to avoid their exposure to life-threatening situations via evacuations or planned relocations is one of the most effective ways of reducing mortality and injury. Having to flee one’s home, however, particularly…