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Displaying 15 of about 34 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 …
… of the need for a radical overhaul of its approach to disaster management and risk reduction. Speaking on … a blue print for measures which will reduce mortality and economic losses from disasters. In April this year Myanmar … a blue print for measures which will reduce mortality and economic losses from disasters. In April this year Myanmar …
… 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 …
… 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 …
… Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and secretariat of the International … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations …
… of relationships between institutions and communities in disaster recovery assistance - Contingency plans for coping … Campaign 2008-2009 - Reducing disasters and avoiding economic and environmental losses: A priority in the Americas … Campaign 2008-2009 - Reducing disasters and avoiding economic and environmental losses: A priority in the Americas …
… intended for people who have an interest in and practice disaster risk management and sustainable development. Natural … People are threatened by hazards because of their social, economic and environmental vulnerability, which must be taken … People are threatened by hazards because of their social, economic and environmental vulnerability, which must be taken …
… challenges for the Asia-Pacific region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, this … do they and the people with whom they work understand the disaster risks in the region better?”, “How can all concerned … challenges for the Asia-Pacific region. Faced with growing economic losses and increasingly vulnerable populations, this …
… non-UN language translations: 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 … and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets …
… programme of the third session of the Global Platform on disaster risk reduction, which main theme, 'Invest today for … topics: (A) reconstruction and recovery; (B) economics of disaster risk reduction; and (C) alliances with climate … for Action; (iii) the 2011 Global Assessment Report on disaster risk reduction; and (iv) the 2010 publication …
… and UNISDR move one step closer to a plan of action on disaster risk reduction for the Arab region. The action plan … in Cairo, brought together representatives from the UN Economic Commission for Western Africa, UN Office for the … in Cairo, brought together representatives from the UN Economic Commission for Western Africa, UN Office for the …
… GENEVA, 5 March 2012 - The UN Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, Margareta Wahlström, and HE Yoichi … have seen a significant improvement in the political and economic commitment to reducing risk and increasing … have seen a significant improvement in the political and economic commitment to reducing risk and increasing …
… The Asia-Pacific disaster report, 2010: This report addresses the exponential … as a result of the compounding effects of inequitable economic growth patterns, population pressures and extreme … and ecosystems protection; (ii) the increased socio-economic losses due to disasters in line with poverty; (iii) …