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Displaying 15 of about 145 results… the hypothesis that a successful post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR) needs to better address … it considers three challenges: (i) tackling exposure, economic losses and future risks through land use, urban and … it considers three challenges: (i) tackling exposure, economic losses and future risks through land use, urban and …
… 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 …
… On the occasion of the International Day for Disaster Reduction, UNISDR, the European Commission, UNESCO … on climate change adaptation, DRR and SDG. Need of economic case for investment in ECO-DRR/CCA Need for … on climate change adaptation, DRR and SDG. Need of economic case for investment in ECO-DRR/CCA Need for …
… 1999, the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) is the designated focal point in … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations … substantial reduction of losses, in lives and socio-economic assets of communities and countries. Governance of …
… has earned praise from private companies keen to reduce disaster risk. “Towards a Green Economy: Pathways to … says $1.3 trillion should be spent in 10 areas to improve economic efficiency and create a buffer against disasters – … says $1.3 trillion should be spent in 10 areas to improve economic efficiency and create a buffer against disasters – …
… 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 …
This discussion paper aims to address the complexity of risk in this ‘two-way system’ between environment and human societies.
… directional path for mainstreaming indigenous knowledge in disaster risk reduction by national authorities and ministries of disaster management and education, institutions of higher education in disaster management, and international and national NGOs in …
… 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 …
… 13-15 February for the Fourth Africa Regional Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction (ARP) to address the challenges of … world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting economic growth of 5.25% for sub-Saharan Africa in 2013, a … world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting economic growth of 5.25% for sub-Saharan Africa in 2013, a …
… implementation of the international blueprint for disaster risk reduction agreed by all UN member States seven … deaths, 4.4 billion people affected and $2 trillion in economic losses from disasters since the 1992 Rio Earth … deaths, 4.4 billion people affected and $2 trillion in economic losses from disasters since the 1992 Rio Earth …
… The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 outlines seven clear … and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets … the loss of life or injury, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation. Hazards can …
… Officials emphasizing the importance of reducing disaster risk in Arab cities, in which the participants of … including infrastructure, environment, energy and socio-economic development, in order to to increase resilience to … including infrastructure, environment, energy and socio-economic development, in order to to increase resilience to …
… : The Report is the first biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction prepared in the context of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). The ISDR, launched in 2000, … provides a framework to coordinate actions to address disaster risks at the local, national, regional and …
… Geneva in May to discuss a new global framework to reduce disaster risk. Some 3,000 people are expected to attend this … the lives of 2.7 billion and caused over $1.3 trillion in economic losses. UNISDR Chief Margareta Wahlström, who is … in concrete efforts to turn back the tide of rising economic losses and fewer lives are being lost in major …