National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

This report provides a short overview on progress toward implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action highlighting:

1. National and regional context (risk);
2. A summary of the impact of initiatives on people and the economy, i.e. progress towards

Over the years and recent times Kenya has been exposed to a variety of disasters such as droughts, floods, fires and other emerging disasters including HIV/AIDS and terrorism among others. The Government of Kenya, in recognition of its responsibility to

The Convention opens an important new phase in the battle against desertification, but it is just a beginning. In particular, governments are regularly reviewing the action programmes. They also focus on awareness-raising, education and training, in both

A fully illustrated book Real Risk offers perspectives, case studies and analysis on disaster risk reduction and mitigation in the light of major natural disasters that have occurred since the publication of Know Risk in early 2005. It brings together the

Good practices and lessons learned, a publication of the “Global network of NGOs” for disaster risk reduction.

This publication is a joint effort of the Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction, an emerging network of national and international

This report is a compilation of case studies and grapples with the crucial question of merging disaster management education into the broader agenda of education for sustainable development.

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