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Displaying 30 of about 92 results… Organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) with the support of the … continue to result in an increase in human suffering and economic losses every year. The impacts of climate change are … change and managing the risks inherent in social and economic activity. The NAP process can provide for the …
… inclusion is the pathway to preventing and reducing disaster and climate risk in some of the Pacific region’s … on the ground. Her organisation tries to link “social, economic, ecological and climate justice”, which connects … on the ground. Her organisation tries to link “social, economic, ecological and climate justice”, which connects …
… has designated October 13th as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction to promote a global culture … 2005-2015; 2018 – Target (c): Reduce direct disaster economic loss in relation to global gross domestic product … - Increasing exposure of critical infrastructure and economic assets has been the major cause of long-term …
… GENEVA, 12 November 2013 - The Head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström, today extended … that the world is in uncharted territory when it comes to disaster events like Typhoon Haiyan and there is a need for a … in a world where all bets are off in terms of disaster impacts. Typhoon Haiyan is a major setback for those …
… Ecosystems act as a buffer against hazards, preventing disaster and reducing disaster impact on people, critical … changing risk patterns, ecosystems also build local socio-economic resilience against disasters by sustaining … disaster risk management, ecosystem management and socio- economic development planning through Eco-DRR/EbA …
… Indian Ocean nation of Madagascar sees early warning and disaster preparedness as fundamental to its future … supported the Government of Madagascar to set up an online disaster loss database where over 2,200 disasters of … to be well prepared to face the cyclone. Madagascar’s Disaster and Risk Management Act, amended in February 2016 to …
… Watch recording Asia-Pacific is the most disaster-prone region in the world, and increasingly, those … face multiple hazards that threaten their social and economic development, these include storms, floods, … face multiple hazards that threaten their social and economic development, these include storms, floods, …
… studies on the application of science and technology for disaster risk reduction. A total of 69 responses were … 3) Capacities Building in Higher Education 4) Socio-Economic of Resilient Infrastructure 5) Space application 6) … 3) Capacities Building in Higher Education 4) Socio-Economic of Resilient Infrastructure 5) Space application 6) …
… of women and girls to the policy tables and influence disaster preparedness and response. Ms Agnes Titus, of the … and Tropical Cyclone Harold were significantly affecting economic, health and food security, as well as community and … placed an unprecedented burden on the health, social and economic systems of Pacific Island Countries (PICs). As …
… over the decades have helped shape Japan’s unique disaster culture, where all segments of society contribute to disaster prevention and mitigation. The current COVID-19 … attention under this phase has been the country’s disaster evacuation protocols. To ensure preparedness and …
… for integrated approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction. The event supports the development … good practices, including integrated climate and disaster risk management being implemented in several … and technical experts on climate change adaptation, disaster risk management, and particularly on local/urban …
… Working in a post‐ disaster scenario in the Province of Leyte, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) designed an early … local supply chain. Key lessons learned include: The Post Disaster Needs Assessment provided program partners an idea …
… Strategic National Action Plan (SNAP) that integrates Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). The Disaster Management Centre Maldives has welcomed what is … Maldives and the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). SNAP is guided by both the Hyogo …
… This document discusses disaster risk reduction measures in coastal areas of India … balance between development, coastal degradation and disaster risk reduction. This paper concludes that disaster risk reduction measures, specifically structural …
… forum, speakers called for increased investments in disaster-resilient infrastructure and smarter water … information to understand and develop solutions to reduce disaster risks and impacts. He said that by having access to … The speakers also included representatives from the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Polytechnic School of the …