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Displaying 15 of about 385 results… city of Makati is striving for a comprehensive disaster risk management plan that strengthens the resilience … linked with the national and international frameworks for disaster risk reduction,” said Ms Liza Velle Ramos, the Acting Head of Research and Planning of Makati’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. The challenge, …
… 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 …
… their friends and family safe. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a 15-year global blueprint adopted … education was “one of the most effective ways” of etching disaster risk reduction into development planning. A key … contribute to raising awareness of community members on disaster risk reduction, including natural and man-made …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Louisiana is in the grip of what looks set to be the worst disaster in the United States since Superstorm Sandy four … ago, underlining the critical role of reducing risk before disaster strikes. On Sunday, President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in Louisiana including the most heavily-affected …
… local governments need to pay attention to reducing urban disaster risks, providing safety and security, building … the lifelines of today’s society. They serve as a nation’s economic engine, being centres of technology and innovation … the lifelines of today’s society. They serve as a nation’s economic engine, being centres of technology and innovation …
… of local governments committed to strengthening their disaster resilience. The district authority near Rajbari … future is urban, and such settlements are the drivers of economic development and social progress,” Ms Mizutori said. … future is urban, and such settlements are the drivers of economic development and social progress,” Ms Mizutori said. …
… the risks from disasters with the launch of a national disaster loss database to mark the 40 th anniversary of a … their homes, with 27 300 housing units damaged. The economic damages at the time totaled approximately 10% GPD of … their homes, with 27 300 housing units damaged. The economic damages at the time totaled approximately 10% GPD of …
… 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 implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Participants in the 3rd … killed and affected by disasters, as well as to rein in economic losses, and ensure that all countries put in place … killed and affected by disasters, as well as to rein in economic losses, and ensure that all countries put in place …
… 15 municipalities in Thailand have committed to reduce disaster risks and greenhouse gas emissions in order to … and people affected from disaster as well as the level of economic losses. Among the actions to be taken is the setting … and people affected from disaster as well as the level of economic losses. Among the actions to be taken is the setting …
… 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 …
… urban risk. The issue of harnessing hi-tech to support disaster prevention, forecasting, response and building … to get to grips with advancing technology and tools for disaster risk reduction in Korea and Japan. “Developing … Dr. Heekyung Park, Director of the KAIST Institute for Disaster Studies, which co-hosted the event along with UNISDR …