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Displaying 105 of about 119 resultsThis paper discusses the relationship between climate change adaptation, risk management, and emergency management and proposes a guide for local government addressing these issues. The authors explain its development, structure and its uses in the context of supporting the objectives of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2009-2011).
In the deve…
The focus of the study is on which governance mechanisms, partnerships, institutional frameworks and incentive
structures are effective for the design and implementation of plans, codes and regulations in both formal and informal settlements, with reference to what political/economic/cultural conditions contribute to this.
The recommend…
The Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction presents an opportunity to make broad-sweeping changes to how governments are further encouraged to manage disaster information during the response and recovery phases, and how they approach post-event reviews.
This report contains guidance on eight recommendations and associated…
This paper presents a framework for understanding and addressing urban risk. It examines the unique dynamics of risk in urban settings and exemplifies its particularities with data and analysis of specific cases. From this, it identifies improvements both in the content and indicators of the successor to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA2).
This publication gives an overview of “Strengthened Disaster Risk Reduction in Central Asia and the Caucasus through greater fostering of the Hyogo Framework for Action priorities” activities in eight project cities of Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The project is implemented by UNISDR with financial support of the European Commission’s Hu…
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Background
In October 2014, the National Symposium for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) was inaugurated as an annual event. It has been a platform where valuable lessons from stakeholders and disaster risk management practitioners in Kenya are shared. Bringing together stakeholders, DRR practitioners, academia, NGOs, communities, first line responde…
The roundtable will track the ways the private sector employs the same principles as governments when it comes to disaster risk management strategies and use of legal and regulatory frameworks to anticipate, prepare for and manage shocks.
The panel discussion will address the following key questions:
How far does the business community adopt risk ma…
The Africa Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction, established through a Ministerial Declaration, provides technical support to the African Union Commission, Regional Economic Communities, Member States and partners for coordination and implementation of the Africa Regional Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction. The AWG meets biannually wherein the Cor…
Course Objectives
This course shares Singapore’s experiences in disaster risk reduction and the government approach in formulating adaptation measures and building resilience in the community. The focus would not be just on theory but also on institutional development and capacity building to implement plans. The course would also cover Singapore’s pol…
NEW YORK, July 29, 2016 - A new United Nations General Assembly resolution recognizes the important role of parliamentarians and good governance in achieving the overall 2030 Development Agenda and in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The resolution on Interaction between the United Nations, national…
DUSHANBE, 13 July 2016 – The first Central Asia and South Caucasus Regional Platform is a landmark moment for the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a global blueprint adopted last year.
It is the latest region to establish such a forum to strengthen collaboration and provide important support to implementation of the Sendai Framework, desig…
Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of Ministers and High Level Authorities on the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas 2015-2030
8 June 2016
Hotel Bourbon, Asunción, Paraguay
Opening Remarks
Mr. Robert Glasser
Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of the U…
BANGKOK, 6 June 2016 – India’s UN Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction is confident his country will seize the huge opportunity of building sustainable and resilient development in the world’s second-most populous country.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs Mr. Kiren Rijiju also hopes that last week’s launch of India’s first-ever National Disaster…
NEW DELHI, 1 June 2016 - The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, today released the country’s first ever National Disaster Management Plan, a document based on the global blueprint for reducing disaster losses, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
A statement released today by the Prime Minister’s Office said: “It aims to make Indi…