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Displaying 3 of about 3 resultsThis publication aims to build awareness for indigenous knowledge as an effective tool for reducing risk from natural hazard-related disasters. By improving the understanding of indigenous knowledge and providing concrete examples of how it can be successfully used, this publication hopes to inspire all practitioners and policy makers to consider the kn…
HONIARA, Solomon Islands, 2 March 2018 – Less than 24 hours after Honiara launched a major review of its disaster resilience planning, heavy rain and flash floods provided an immediate test of the city’s preparedness.
Honiara Mayor Andrew Leonard Mua OBE activated the Emergency Operations Centre as water cascaded down from the highlands above the city,…
Honiara in the Solomon Islands has a new mayor, a new council and a new approach to resilience.
The city has been using the Disaster Resilience Scorecard, formulated by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNDRR, to begin rating its status of risk reduction in 10 essential areas.
One particular focus moving forward will be gender:…