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This study provides an overview on disasters and conflicts in 57 Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries during the last four decades, including a review of disaster risk reduction strategies from The Yokohama Strategy to the Hyogo

This case study examines the process and benefits of the work the Met Office undertakes for National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) in assessing service delivery, which identifies existing strengths and areas of development of NMHSs in

This risk reduction index (RRI) aims to influence development processes and promote better integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) into development and poverty reduction strategies and policies. It provides in-depth analysis of the existing

Loss and damage in vulnerable countries initiative, volume 2:

This report addresses the climate negotiations in Warsaw, Poland, and the related mandate to establish institutional arrangements to address loss and damage associated with the impacts of

This Source edition as a product of the seventh Summer Academy comprises seven scientific papers from participants originating from different countries and working in various disciplines debating issues associated with social vulnerability and resilience

This report examines four topics: (i) disasters in 2012, with a focus on recurring disasters; (ii) the role of regional organizations in disaster risk management; (iii) wildfires; and (iv) the important role of women in disaster risk management. It

This sub-regional strategy provides an integrated approach to planning disaster risk management and disaster risk reduction activities for the relevant FAO country offices, while at the same time laying the foundation for the development of national Plans

Policy Report No. 9

The report states that the research approach developed for the Loss and Damage in Vulnerable Countries Initiative is a model for community-based assessment of loss and damage. It employs a variety of methods, including a household

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