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This publication provides an overview of who does what and where in the field of disaster risk reduction in Georgia. It is an outcome of an exercise launched at the first UNDP Disaster Risk Reduction Think-tank meeting in March 2009. It is based on

This paper reports on the first one and a half year's implementation of a UNDP project which envisions technical assistance and policy advice to the Georgian government for the adoption of relevant policies in the priority areas identified in the Hyogo

At a 2-day workshop on preparedness for disasters, the UN Resident Coordinator in Georgia said 'good communication between the government, international organizations and civil society is a precondition for effective disaster risk management. No agency can do it alone'...

The APA reports on the EC's commitment to funding aimed at increasing resilience and reducing the vulnerability of local communities and institutions by supporting disaster risk reduction outreach and capacity development...

This document includes brief case studies which identify “natural solutions”, which are often an essential contribution to cost effective climate change adaptation and mitigation. They emphasize the role of natural systems for regulating water flow

Risk assessment for Central Asia and Caucasus: desk study review:

This desk review presents an initiative which aims at reducing Central Asia and the Caucasus (CAC)'s vulnerability to the risk of disasters, in line with the Hyogo Framework for Action

Submitted agreement between ministries and agencies, which:

- Regulates emergency situations operations plans, which are created for the concrete danger;

- Aids in this direction existed laws in the Country;

- Provides assistance and coordination of