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Ethiopia: Prepares draft programme for climate change adaptation

3 Mar 2010, ENA

The draft highlights the expansion of health services, infrastructure, disaster prevention systems and organizational preparedness at the community level to cope with the impacts of climate change...


National Platform

    Hyogo Framework for Action
  • HFA Focal Point:
    Disaster Preparedness and Prevention Center (DPPC)
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  • Contact:State Minister for matters related to disaster management and food security
  • Phone:+251 115524272 +251 115516407
Human Exposure
Hazard type Population
exposed
Percentage of population
Cyclone 0
Drought 9,342,200
Flood 77,816
Landslide 64,470
 
Earthquake 217,977
Tsunami 0
Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
Disaster Date Affected (no. of people)
Drought 2003 12,600,000
Drought 1983 7,750,000
Drought 1987 7,000,000
Drought 1989 6,500,000
Drought 2008 6,400,000
Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database
Data version: v11.08   *: Including tsunami
Data displayed does not imply national endorsement.
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Neighbouring Countries

Officially declared national coordinating multi-sectoral and inter-disciplinary mechanisms for advocacy, coordination, analysis and advice on disaster risk reduction.