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Displaying 15 of about 344 results… PANAMA, 18 January, 2016 - The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has launched an … reductions in mortality, numbers of people affected, economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure. Mr. … reductions in mortality, numbers of people affected, economic losses and damage to critical infrastructure. Mr. …
… of delegates are heading to Istanbul for Europe’s top disaster risk reduction forum, two months before a global … heatwaves, earthquakes and wildfires. In addition to economic losses, they will focus on the links between … heatwaves, earthquakes and wildfires. In addition to economic losses, they will focus on the links between …
… NEW YORK, 24 October 2013 - The 2013 International Day for Disaster Reduction has seen remarkable efforts by artists and … bringing alive on stage nuanced stories of disability in disaster situations, in observance of this year's theme of the International Day for Disaster Reduction: Inclusion saves lives. Theater Breaking …
… Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Associated with the Shanghai Expo … urban strategies and sustainable development. A “Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction” will be held in Shanghai at the … creative thinkers with their Chinese peers. The “Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction” will bring together representatives …
… actions governments and stakeholders can take to reduce disaster displacement. The videos, available in English … and Bahasa Indonesia, are based on the Checklist on Disaster Displacement and are meant to complement the Words into Action Guidelines on Disaster Displacement as well as the accompanying e-learning …
… City is Getting Ready! To mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction, the UNISDR secretariat is calling on its … and Iceland. All have caused huge human suffering and economic damage. Cities have never been so at risk. … This … and Iceland. All have caused huge human suffering and economic damage. Cities have never been so at risk. …
… 1 July, 2018 - Despite decades of rapid socio-economic development, Asia Pacific remains the most disaster-prone region in the world. In 2017 alone, more than … 25 years, Namsrai Dumaa is familiar with the social and economic impacts of Dzuds . “After Dzuds people come to the …
… that children and young people are partners in reducing disaster risk. - Children and young people can and should be … includes getting organized to lobby for more investment in disaster risk reduction at the local and community level by … and companies. - Their actions need to be recognized in disaster risk reduction and how it fits into national and …
… the roof to avoid wind damage. UNHCR’s focal point for disaster risk reduction, Marina Drazba highlights the … while supporting an “integrated neighbourhood approach” to disaster risk management. The importance of these works is … the roof to avoid wind damage. UNHCR’s focal point for disaster risk reduction, Marina Drazba highlights the …
… KUALA LUMPUR, 16 November 2016 – Asia’s most prolific disaster risk reduction journalist has urged media colleagues … from various hazards. Thai PBS’s news editor for disaster and weather reporting, Ms. Darin Klong Ugkara, said … should try to report on the causes and issues of disaster risk before and after a disaster event as it will …
… A disaster scenario including a makeshift hospital with … be shown. the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) will partner with the World … 24, Nairobi Hospital and others on this occasion. … A disaster scenario including a makeshift hospital with …
… manage it better?' The Understanding Risk: Innovation in Disaster Risk Assessment conference will address these … by the Global Science Forum of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD-GSF) and … by the Global Science Forum of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD-GSF) and …
… excluded in society, and their plight is magnified when a disaster strikes. Not only are they less likely to receive … Geneva, UNISDR will be observing the International Day for Disaster Reduction by organizing a friendly basketball event … excluded in society, and their plight is magnified when a disaster strikes. Not only are they less likely to receive …
… and post 2015 Agenda – with a thematic focus on Urban Disaster Risk Management. The conference will be held on … will be hosted jointly by UNDP Jordan and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). The Conference is organized … will be hosted jointly by UNDP Jordan and Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). The Conference is organized …
… The Pacific Platform for Disaster Risk Management is an annual conference jointly organised by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and the Pacific Community … to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The Platform also serves as a forum …