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Displaying 15 of about 23 results… to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), a United Nations initiative to … the IDNDR initiative, bringing issues concerning natural disaster management to a wider audience. … This book was … to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), a United Nations initiative to …
… is happening on the ground and who’s affected following a disaster. The tools combined with user-generated content also … into vulnerabilities and risks that a community faces pre-disaster,” says Margareta Wahlström, the UN’s disaster risk reduction chief. “Given our ability as a …
… a special reception observing the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The event will be held this coming … the three teenagers who launched the Children’s Charter on Disaster Risk Reduction in May 2011 • The experiences of children as agents of change for Disaster Risk Reduction – Mike Penrose … UNISDR will be …
… The 13th of October is the International Day for Disaster Reduction. To mark the Day which also coincides with … the Tenth anniversary of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR), the UNISDR secretariat will call … role of all partners in advancing efforts towards reducing disaster risk through implementation of the Hyogo Framework …
… Geneva in May to discuss a new global framework to reduce disaster risk. Some 3,000 people are expected to attend this … the lives of 2.7 billion and caused over $1.3 trillion in economic losses. UNISDR Chief Margareta Wahlström, who is … in concrete efforts to turn back the tide of rising economic losses and fewer lives are being lost in major …
… Bhutan announced that they have joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, following its launch this … of an infrastructure asset due to a high-intensity disaster event, or the gradual degradation of assets over … damage to infrastructure may be felt for years after the disaster, including through its cascading impact and service …
… GENEVA, 28 September - Under the slogan ‘Step Up for Disaster Risk Reduction’, UNISDR and the coalition Children … on children and young people on the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on 13 October. The Children’s Charter for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) will be central to this year’s …
… to raise awareness on this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction theme on “fighting inequality for a … In his message for this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR), the UN Secretary-General … in raising awareness and fostering inclusive ownership of disaster prevention and preparedness across societies, …
… Conversation - Living with Disability & Disasters A disaster resilient planet means everyone must be part of the solution. Decisions and policies to reduce disaster risks must reflect the needs of persons living with disabilities Investment in disaster risk reduction must provide for the needs of persons …
… GENEVA, 8 March 2013 - The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, UNISDR, today marked International … a central role in developing the next global framework on disaster risk reduction. Margareta Wahlström, UNISDR Chief … weather events worldwide. The next global framework on disaster risk reduction to be agreed by 2015 must address the …
… momentum to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a 15-year international plan to curb deaths and economic damage caused by natural and man-made hazards. The … that will substantially reduce disaster mortality and economic losses," said UNISDR’s head Margareta Wahlström, …
… 5 October 2012 - On 13 October, the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) will be an occasion to pay tribute … annually by disasters. The majority are women and girls. Economic losses which affect women and girls … disproportionately are also on the rise. A new record for economic losses was set last year of $380 billion. UNISDR's …
… UNISDR, the strategic arm of the United Nations working on disaster risk reduction, recognizes the valuable contribution … on communities. For example the Pakistan floods disrupted economic growth, agricultural production, and cost around … on communities. For example the Pakistan floods disrupted economic growth, agricultural production, and cost around …
… accessible and non-discriminatory participation in disaster risk reduction activities for all sections of … we are to meet the targets for reducing loss of life and economic losses set out in the Sendai Framework for Disaster … we are to meet the targets for reducing loss of life and economic losses set out in the Sendai Framework for Disaster …
… in which the participants of the Regional platform for disaster risk reduction in the Americas acknowledge the work … context of policies surrounding sustainable development, economic incentives and financial instruments; and (iii) … context of policies surrounding sustainable development, economic incentives and financial instruments; and (iii) …