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Maldives
Asia-Pacific adopts 5-year plan for the application of space technology for DRR
24 Dec 2012, ESCAP
'The Thai Government realizes the significant role of space technology and GIS. The Plan of Action is one of the important tools to achieve the ultimate goal in promoting and using space technology and GIS applications for disaster risk reduction and sustainable development in our region,' stated H.E Mr. Woravat Aueapinyakul, Minister of Science and Technology of Thailand...
National Platform
- HFA Focal Point:
National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) - Website:http://www.ndmc.gov.mv
- Contact:Chief Coordinator
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Hyogo Framework for Action
- National Policy & Plans
- Maldives: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2011-2013) 2012, NDMC, Maldives - gov
- Maldives: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2009-2011) 2010, NDMC, Maldives - gov
- Official Statements & Presentations
- UN General Assembly 67th session: Statement delivered at the General Debate - Maldives2012, Maldives - gov; UNGA
- Maldives: Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2011)2011, Maldives - gov
- Other Development Reports
- Maldives: Review of current and planned adaptation action2011, Adaptation Partnership
- Maldives: Common country assessment - CCA (2007)2007, UNDG
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake* | 2004 | 27,214 |  |
| Storm | 1991 | 23,849 | |
| Flood | 2007 | 1,649 | |
| Flood | 1987 | 300 | |
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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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Disaster risk reduction in school curricula: case studies from thirty countries2012, UNICEF; UNESCO
Guide for school emergency operations plan - Maldives2009, MOE, Maldives - gov
- Global Risk Data Platform (dynamic mapping tool)
UNISDR media training on disaster risk reduction: 2010-2011Jul 2012, UNISDR
Maldives: composite hazard mapJun 2007, OCHA ROAP
- Safer schools campaign2011, AIDMI
- Tsunami - building better for next time2009, UNISDR AP
- Maldives strategic national action plan for disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation2009, UNISDR AP
- Public health specialistSaudi Arabia (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), ADPC
- Project officer - DRR/CCA-mainstreaming specialistThailand (Bangkok), ADPC
- Disaster risk management specialistPhilippines (Manila), ADB
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