This publication addresses emergency and disaster preparedness as one important component of disaster risk reduction, which consists of actions intended to increase the copying capacity of people and make them more resilient to disasters. It is aimed at
This information kit outlines the characteristics of a disaster resilient city and identifies what constitutes urban risk. It provides important facts and figures about disaster risk and describes the Making
This brochure seeks to promote disaster resilience in schools and through schools as part of the World Campaign focusing on promoting the safety of school buildings and the mainstreaming of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into school curricula or at least
This report presents the outputs of the 1996 world disaster reduction campaign 'Cities at Risk', whose purpose was to encourage better policies about and greater public awareness of urban disasters and their mitigation. It outlines case studies, policy
This publication highlights the future threats from natural, environmental, and technological hazards in urban settlements and cities. It further demonstrates the potentials to combat the threats effectively.
This brochure features the 2008 campaign emphasis on critical infrastructure with a new focus on making hospitals and health facilities safe from disaster. As part of the new World Disaster Reduction Campaign 2008-2009: Hospitals Safe from Disasters
2000 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign
The prevention of destructive fires is an integral element of land-use policies and fire management strategies. Fire prevention must address a broad range of elements and sectors of society, natural
2001 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign
Solutions to counter the increasing impact of natural hazards world-wide exist. The knowledge and technology necessary to apply these solutions are widely available. Disaster reduction is the sum of
2002 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign
This booklet on “Disaster Reduction for Sustainable Mountain Development” is the 2002’s World Disaster Reduction Campaign chosen theme. The theme was selected for two reasons; First, because mountain
2003 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign
As the slogan suggests - Turning the Tide - the 2003 World Disaster Reduction Campaign was aimed at changing our perceptions and attitudes towards hydrometeorological disasters through the involvement
