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Displaying 15 of about 29 results… 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 …
… and analysis, is key to addressing disasters and disaster risks in the continent. This is not only considered … recorded in the databases are translated into monetary/economic losses enabling an initial evidence-based estimate … 2015 - 2030 point to the reduction of human, physical and economic disaster damages and losses as a crucial requirement …
… in Colombia have now participated in media training on disaster risk reduction organized by UNISDR, the United Nations office for disaster reduction, with the support of ECHO, the European … Tunisia last week and this time the target audience was 40 disaster risk management experts from Algeria, Comoros, …
… the number of Arab countries that systematically report on disaster losses. UNISDR brought together over 40 participants … discuss and exchange experiences on establishing national disaster loss databases. These disaster inventories ( www.desinventar.net ) enable countries …
… Recognizing that climate change is altering the face of disaster risk and increasing societal vulnerabilities, the … on strengthening the national institutional framework on disaster risk reduction and climate resilience. Building on … a national workshop, with support from the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), to kick-start the process of …
… Suva – Fiji launched its annual National Disaster Awareness Campaign focusing on better community … preparedness as the country continues to strengthen its disaster risk governance. The campaign – set to last until … Seruiratu, the Minister for Rural Maritime Development and Disaster Management, said at the launch: “This marks the …
… and continued occurrence of disasters, the culture of disaster response is dominant for reducing risks in the Arab region. Although there is great interest in disaster response, it is not the systematic approach to deal … 1. That cooperation with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) and the follow-up on the …
… 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 …
… As the most disaster-prone region, the Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW) … enhancing its resilience as a key driver of the world’s economic growth in the coming decades,” said Ms. Keiko … enhancing its resilience as a key driver of the world’s economic growth in the coming decades,” said Ms. Keiko …
… campaign and will be aligned with Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, adopted in during the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR) in 2015. Apart from assisting … campaign and will be aligned with Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, adopted in during the World …
… The Government of Jamaica, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) - Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) are pleased to announce that the VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean …
… (LAS) is taking the lead in promoting the integration of disaster risk reduction in key regional policies on climate … was submitted thereafter to the 2nd Arab Summit on Socio-Economic Development held in Egypt in January 2011, where it … of the Strategy took place during the 88th meeting of the Economic and Social Council of the League of Arab States in …
… 2011 – The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Disaster Risk Reduction Unit in partnership with the World … and variability, a situation aggravated by existing socio-economic challenges. In the SADC, with over 250 million … and variability, a situation aggravated by existing socio-economic challenges. In the SADC, with over 250 million …
… and an inclusive multistakeholder approach to implement disaster risk reduction and achieve resilience. Advancing … are rooted in low income and poverty, monotonous economic structure, dispersed and isolated communities, … are dynamically evolving with multi-faceted to socio-economic repercussions, governments are required to take …
… of the world’s population and accounts for 87 percent of disaster casualties worldwide. People, communities, and even … more than 94% of people affected, and over 87% of overall economic damage. Recent studies also prove that disasters … resources, which could otherwise be dedicated towards economic and social development. National and regional …