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Displaying 15 of about 212 results… United Nations to discuss how to stem the rising tide of economic losses from disaster events around the world which now regularly surpass … not be better as we have seen unprecedented levels of economic losses over the last three years even though we know …
… GENEVA, 14 March 2013 - The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) today stated that for the … world has experienced three consecutive years where annual economic losses have exceeded $100 billion due to an enormous … speaking at a press briefing today, said: "A review of economic losses caused by major disaster events since 1980 …
… 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 …
… has highlighted the invaluable contributions of radio to disaster risk management. Legarda, UNISDR Global Champion for … in disseminating all types of information, be it news or disaster alerts, among the widest number of people especially … remote areas. “The job of our radiomen is very crucial in disaster preparedness and management. They can disseminate …
… over the past two decades account for the majority of economic losses and more than half of all disaster-related deaths, according to new findings from the … over the past two decades account for the majority of economic losses and more than half of all disaster-related …
… 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 …
… have made it easier in the last decade to reduce disaster risks and plan for the future. The internet combined … the landscape. We can also try to predict where a natural disaster is most likely to occur." By understanding where … develop new and more efficient methods to reduce future disaster risks. The conference also highlights that as …
… cities and coastal communities. Entries to the Esri Global Disaster Resilience App Challenge included apps which allow … rise and landslide forecasts, and an app which allows disaster-affected citizens to check out evacuation routes, … Making Cities Resilient Campaign of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). Margareta Wahlström, Head …
… used in the scope and targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. … This informal consultation of … used in the scope and targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. …
… Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and secretariat of the International … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations …
… report documents the assessment of the status of national disaster loss databases in 13 countries and presents lessons … (Office of Civil Defense); Rosauro L. De Leon (National Economic and Development Authority) Portugal: Luis Sa and … other users to obtain a comprehensive picture of human, economic and asset losses at national and subnational levels. …
… Governance, UNISDR ONEA-GETI brought its Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction seminar series to the conference to present on “Structuring a Smart Disaster Risk Management Plan for Effective Safety and … Asia and North America to the basic concepts of disaster risk reduction, the impact of natural and climate …
… The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 guides Member States in reflecting on their own systems for disaster risk management and to foster disaster risk reduction efforts at national and local level. …
… think of when looking to build resilience and reduce disaster risks. Yet, this is exactly where participants' … the incorporation of space technology into the post-2015 disaster risk reduction framework. While it might sound like … people on the benefits of new technologies to reduce disaster risks and support resilience building," remarked …
… describes the methodology used in Albania for historical disaster loss collection, the sources of data used and an … describes the methodology used in Albania for historical disaster loss collection, the sources of data used and an …