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Displaying 120 of about 271 results… for diversity Background: The International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) is a multi-disciplinary and … disasters and to reduce associated environmental, human, economic and social losses. A range of United Nations … disaster reduction strategies and those in the socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Responsibilities : Under …
… on women’s capabilities to take leading roles in building disaster resilience. It features women as drivers of change in different socio-economic contexts, and under various gender conditions. While … It features women as drivers of change in different socio-economic contexts, and under various gender conditions. While …
… change responses, better known as the Climate Green Fund, disaster risk reduction and the sustainability of livelihoods … for sustainable development of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), which were echoed by … Catastrophes wipe out years of long and hard earned socio-economic as well as environmental dividends,” he said …
… buildings. According to the Philippines National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, up to one … many areas but people are still trapped on their roofs." Economic losses due to the floods are yet to be ascertained. … The numbers of people affected by floods and financial, economic and insured damages have all escalated as well. In …
… will address one of the key underlying drivers of disaster risk: poor urban governance. By 2050, 70% of the … continue to grow, exposure of lives, livelihoods and economic, social and environmental assets is set to increase … continue to grow, exposure of lives, livelihoods and economic, social and environmental assets is set to increase …
… ISDR/C/12/2012 Background: In 2005, the World Conference on Disaster Reduction adopted the Hyogo Framework for Action … reduction of disaster losses, in lives and in the social, economic and environmental assets of communities and … substantial reduction of losses, in lives and socio-economic assets of communities and countries. Integration of …
… the second year in a row. According to Keo Vy, a Cambodian disaster official, "The damage is very serious this year. It … and Myanmar next month, is concerned about the increasing economic impacts of floods in the Asia region and their long … are finding it difficult to make both political and economic decisions to prioritize investment in disaster risk …
… the development and adoption of a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR): (i) what is the core and … DRR - countries’ guidance; (iii) tackling future risks, economic losses and exposure; (iv) the future of disaster … DRR - countries’ guidance; (iii) tackling future risks, economic losses and exposure; (iv) the future of disaster …
… Webinar Recording Event Description Disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies can help guide … by supporting the socioeconomic development, recovery or economic stability of developing regions. JICA aims for a … the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific …
… with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the … Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) is the designated focal … Nations and regional organizations and activities in socio-economic and humanitarian fields. Led by the United Nations …
… a critical component of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. A UNISDR-convened session on … Urban Development (Habitat III). Moderated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the … Framework, which aims to curb disaster mortality and economic losses by tackling risk at its source, was adopted …
… glory, captured the attention of development planners and disaster managers meeting here this week for a Leadership … in the Integrated Planning Division in the Ministry of Economic Development, said the municipal government was … implementing agency, with other ministries including the economic development ministry," he said. "We realize the …
… UNISDR, the strategic arm of the United Nations working on disaster risk reduction, recognizes the valuable contribution … on communities. For example the Pakistan floods disrupted economic growth, agricultural production, and cost around … on communities. For example the Pakistan floods disrupted economic growth, agricultural production, and cost around …
… and triggered floods up to three metres," National Disaster Management Center (NDMC) Spokesperson Sutopo Purwo … Jerry Velasquez, who heads UNISDR's Asia Pacific Office. "Economic losses due to disasters are rising and are mostly … and intensity. This 'new norm' comes with spiraling economic and human losses. Critical issues such as these and …
… revamp mass public transport to cope with the stresses and disaster risks generated by rapid urbanisation. The need for … agreement adopted in March 2015. Kampala is an economic hub, accounting for 80% of the country’s industrial … fires which have cost lives, destroyed property and caused economic losses. Kampala has the highest population growth …