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Displaying 15 of about 91 results… strongest typhoon since 1983. But Hong Kong suffered lower economic losses from both storms when compared with the … of nine cities including Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Direct economic loss was estimated using data reports by various … and statistics on insurance claims. The total economic loss suffered by Hong Kong from both storms, 0.22 …
… GENEVA, 23 July 2018 – The soaring rise in economic losses from extreme weather events fueled by climate … will be the focus of this year’s International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13. The Secretary-General’s … for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mami Mizutori, said today: “Economic losses from disasters in low and middle-income …
… 30 September 2013, GENEVA – Based on current disaster trends and economic values, the world is looking at a minimum cost in … nor acceptable. “Increasing exposure of people and economic assets has been the major cause of the sharp rise in …
… 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 …
… marking this year’s World Wetlands Day. “Disasters and disaster risk are rising,” said Ms. Jane Madgwick, Chief … are degraded.” The 2017 theme of World Wetlands Day is disaster risk reduction, and Ms. Madgwick told a conference … critical factor. “It’s actually in our hands how much of a disaster it is,” she said. Ms. Martha Rojas-Urrego, Secretary …
… countries are seeking to broaden and strengthen their disaster risk financing strategies as a key element of … the financial resilience of Pacific countries to reduce disaster risk. Ms. Litea Biukoto, Team Leader of Disaster Risk Reduction for the Disaster Community Risk …
… to them. Opening the three-day Vl Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas in the historic port … the numbers of people affected by disasters, reducing economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure. This … the numbers of people affected by disasters, reducing economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure. This …
… GENEVA, 8 February 2017 – The Philippines, one of the most disaster risk-prone nations in the world, is stepping up … affected 25 million, and caused US$10 billion in estimated economic losses. In the city of Tacloban alone, one of the … affected 25 million, and caused US$10 billion in estimated economic losses. In the city of Tacloban alone, one of the …
… of risk management as it enables the public to recognize disaster risks, understand their roles in reducing that risk … to many questions raised by them both before or during a disaster. Risk communication strategies have become crucial … as it guides activities that increase public awareness of disaster risks and increases public safety. In the age of …
… This Natural Disaster Risk Reduction Educational Kit (NDRR) in Arabic has … with the view to enhancing the coping capabilities of disaster prone communities in the Arab States region as well … as the dissemination of the technical knowledge in natural disaster reduction to build the capacities of educational …
… stoked by climate change, the head of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction said today. Speaking on World … and reducing both numbers of people affected and economic losses, by encouraging investment in measures which … in disaster deaths, the number of affected people and economic losses, plus damage to critical infrastructure and …
… – The UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, today announced … the numbers of people affected by disasters, reducing economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure as … the numbers of people affected by disasters, reducing economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure as …
… Recognizing that climate change is altering the face of disaster risk and increasing societal vulnerabilities, the … on strengthening the national institutional framework on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Building on … a national workshop, with support from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), to kick-start the process of …
… Suva – Fiji launched its annual National Disaster Awareness Campaign focusing on better community … preparedness as the country continues to strengthen its disaster risk governance. The campaign – set to last until … Seruiratu, the Minister for Rural Maritime Development and Disaster Management, said at the launch: “This marks the …
… 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 …