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This study maps the irrigation/drainage canals and the other water bodies of coastal Nagapattinam in an effort to comprehend their present status and to understand the obstructions that are impeding their effective functioning. The study has also

Typically a child displays trauma by withdrawing, by becoming irritable or being aggressive when their trauma is not dealt with. Art and games are crucial to allow them to go back to their pre-trauma normality. These kits were thought to help them remind

In January 2008, Neeti Solutions, a Pune-based software firm, organized a two-day event aimed at raising awareness on disaster management and disaster risk reduction. Over 400 children from 36 schools participated in numerous activities including game

Article in: Disaster, vol. 24, issue 1.

This paper opens with a history of development and disaster-prevention strategies in a cyclone-prone area of the east coast of India and traces the evolution in the area of British and Indian governments' programmes

Article in: Disaster, vol. 28, issue 4.

Imagine that a cyclone is coming, but that those living in the affected areas do nothing or too little to protect themselves. This is precisely what happened in the coastal state of Orissa, India. Individuals and

This issue no. 10 addresses the grassroots women building resilience 3 years after the tsunami. This online newsletter highlights the practical action by women and communities towards the better future after the tsunami. It is published by Disaster Watch

This document contains the proceedings of a two-day workshop entitled “People, policy, and partnership for disaster resilient development” held on 3-4 November 2007 at India Habitat Center in New Delhi. The workshop focused on sharing lessons and building

This project report from UNESCO provides details of the work completed under the “Educational materials for education for natural disaster preparedness in Asia-Pacific in the context of education for sustainable development” project. Details of the