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Vulnerable Populations

Addressing the at-risk population in disaster risk reduction to decrease vulnerability, sensitivity and risk exposure to natural hazards.

 Malteser International

Katastrophen: Menschen mit Behinderung sind doppelt so häufig Opfer

16 May 2013, Malteser Intl

Vom 19. bis 23. Mai findet in Genf die Konferenz der Vereinten Nationen zum Schutz der Menschen vor Katastrophen (Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction) statt. Einer der Teilnehmer ist der elfjährige Danh aus Vietnam...


Extracts of progress reports by progress indicator on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action
  • Indicator 4.2 [PDF, 102Kb]Social development policies and plans are being implemented to reduce the vulnerability of populations most at risk
  • Indicator 4.4 [PDF, 101Kb]Planning and management of human settlements incorporate disaster risk reduction elements, including enforcement of building codes

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