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Displaying 15 of about 271 results… current available information for quantifying the economic losses from burnt ecosystems. Its main objective is … order to achieve a more precise evaluation of these economic losses. We are providing here a trend on observed … is an input paper of the 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction. … This study aims at identifying …
… 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 …
Artificially manufactured humus materials, a humic substance that forms in soil after plant matter decays in nature, are beneficial to managing slopes and preventing disasters in public infrastructure projects. Recently, humus technology was used in national roadside slope stabilization works in Kagoshima prefecture and Kyoto prefecture. Furthermore, th…
… 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 …
… ISDR/C/10/2012 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. Economics of …
… between the downstream stage of the plastic lifecycle and disaster risk, analysing: the impact of plastic pollution on … or other health impacts, property damage, social and economic disruption or environmental degradation. Resilience: … combatting plastic pollution. 5 16 17 18 19 20 Case Study: Economic impacts of plastic pollution in Antigua and Barbuda …
… 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.
… 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 $1.3 trillion should be spent in 10 areas to improve economic efficiency and create a buffer against disasters – …
… the roof to avoid wind damage. UNHCR’s focal point for disaster risk reduction, Marina Drazba highlights the … while supporting an “integrated neighbourhood approach” to disaster risk management. The importance of these works is … the roof to avoid wind damage. UNHCR’s focal point for disaster risk reduction, Marina Drazba highlights the …
… numerous services and functions that are critical for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. For … 1.6 billion by floods. In the last 50 years, floods led to economic losses of US$ 115 billion, while droughts led to the … 1.6 billion by floods. In the last 50 years, floods led to economic losses of US$ 115 billion, while droughts led to the …
… on climate change considerations in the coastal zone and disaster risk reduction, session 3, Mangroves for the Future … tools and approaches for implementing projects on disaster risk reduction in real life situations with field … on climate change considerations in the coastal zone and disaster risk reduction, session 3, Mangroves for the Future …
… 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 …