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Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, Second Session, Geneva, Switzerland, 16-19 June 2009: This document gathers the proceedings of the second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which provided an opportunity to share disaster risk reduction experiences and lessons learned, to review progress and challenges as well as t…
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This brochure seeks to promote disaster resilience in schools and through schools as part of the World Campaign focusing on promoting the safety of school buildings and the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into school curricula or at least school activities, which is in its second year. The International Day for Disaster Reduction aims to…
This report presents the outputs of the 1996 world disaster reduction campaign 'Cities at Risk', whose purpose was to encourage better policies about and greater public awareness of urban disasters and their mitigation. It outlines case studies, policy options and contacts, which may be adapted by organizations for their own purposes. Through the IDNDR…
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A/CONF.172/11/Add.1: This paper presents the measures put forth at the Aichi/Nagoya International Conference 1993 on "Disaster management in metropolitan areas for the 21st century" addressing the promotion of disaster prevention and risk managements in metropolitan areas on the basis of an accurate risk assessment. This paper is a summary of present…
A/CONF.172/11/Add.3: This paper addresses the vulnerability of modern societies through the concept of sustainable development, taking account of all elements that can influence the environment for urban planning and bearing in mind the objective of public safety and health. This paper is a summary of presentation by Mr. Philippe Masure, Internationa…
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This paper produces a brief description of Sarez Lake formation and its modern conditions in Tajikistan, Central Asia. It outlines proposed actions to be taken to under the 'Lake Sarez Mitigation Project', including: Design and installation of a monitoring and warning system; Social training and safety related supplies; Studies to assess possible long-t…
This summary provides the Chair’s assessment of the main thrusts of the deliberations at the second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which was attended by 152 Governments, 137 organizations, and 1688 participants in total. A draft of the summary was discussed in the final informal plenary and thereafter a revised draft was mad…
This issue includes: - Editorial - Global ISDR - Disaster in the Region - Contributions - Partners in Action - Multimedia
This issue includes: - Editorial - UNISDR Global - Regional News - Partners in Action - Regional Initiatives in Disaster Management - Thematic Areas of Focus - Education-Related Initiatives & Projects - Training Opportunities in Disaster Management - Resource Rights in Disaster Contexts - The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: One Year After - Hyogo Framewo…
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This issue includes: - From the Editor - Disaster Reduction in Africa - Views & Reviews - UN/ISDR World in Action - UN/ISDR Africa National Platforms in Action - UN/ISDR Africa in Action - Policy makers talk about disaster reduction - Partners in Action
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UNISDR Africa educational series, vol. 2, issue 4 This booklet seeks to raise awareness among decision makers and community leaders in Africa on the importance of good governance in disaster risk reduction.
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UNISDR Africa educational series, vol. 2, issue 5 The booklet is intended for community leaders in Africa. It describes the causes and consequences of poverty in Africa and the links between poverty alleviation and disaster risk reduction.
Synergies between disaster risk reduction and climate change: background note for consultation, informal paper prepared to support bi-lateral dialogue on the margins of the UNFCCC meetings, Bangkok, 31 March - 4 April 2008 The purpose of this paper is to assist Government policy advisors and negotiators in their follow up on Sub-paragraph 1 (c) (ii) an…
This report is a summary of the discussions held during the 3rd African Drought Adaptation Forum September 2008 in Addis Ababa. The participants, members of the the African Drought Risk and Development Network (ADDN) recognized the need for exchange of experience on managing the risk of drought in various sub regions of Africa and focused on promoting a…
Invited paper for United Nations Expert Group Meeting: "Environmental management and the mitigation of natural disasters: a gender perspective" Ankara, Turkey, 6-9 November 2001 This paper refers to examples from developed and developing areas to address some of the challenges faced by taking an holistic and sustainable approach to environmental manage…

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