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GIS & Mapping

Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping disaster risk reduction related hazard exposure, vulnerability and risk mapping.

Flood hazard map of Metro Manila, Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources (MGB-DENR)

Philippines: Geo-hazard maps go public

31 Jan 2012, IRIN

'By making these geo-hazard maps available to anyone for free, we hope to give every community or individual access to information needed for assessing flooding and landslide risks,' said MGB director Leo Jasareno...


Extracts of progress reports by progress indicator on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action
  • Indicator 2.1 [PDF, 116Kb]National and local risk assessments based on hazard data and vulnerability information are available and include risk assessments for key sectors

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