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Documents and publications
2023

The role of ancestral practices as social capital to enhance community disaster resilience. The case of the Colca Valley, Peru

This research aims to analyze the role of ancestral Andean practices in building community resilience in settlements exposed to volcanic risk.
International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction (Elsevier)
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Global initiative funds nine winning projects from eight countries to advance climate-infectious disease research for COP28 showcase

This year’s edition, ‘the Climate Edit’, launched in December 2022 and received 79 applications from 44 countries across 6 continents in a push to expand the evidence base on the intersection between climate change and infectious diseases.
Global Institute for Disease Elimination
Forested mountain slopes, Banten, Indonesia
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Undermining of institutions and lack of local policies hinder fire management in Amazonia

An article published in the International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction discusses Amazon Rainforest wildfire governance with local community participation in the tri-national border region between Peru, North Brazil, and Pando in Bolivia.
Agência FAPESP
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Governance

Sendai Framework Focal Point

Sendai Focal Point: Secretaría de Gestión Pública de la Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros

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Peru National Platform
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Policies and plans
2021

Política Nacional de Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres de Perú al 2050

La Política Nacional de Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres al 2050 es de aplicación inmediata por todas las entidadesde la administración pública señaladas en el artículo I del Título Preliminar del Texto Único Ordenado de la Ley Nº 27444,Ley del

Peru - government
Policies and plans
2016

Peru: A comprehensive strategy for financial protection against natural disasters

To strengthen the management of contingent fiscal risks that might result from natural disasters and to preserve the macroeconomic stability and sustainability of fiscal policy during such events, the Ministry of Economy and Finances has defined six

World Bank, the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the Switzerland - government Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas
Policies and plans
2016

Resolución Ministerial N° 008-2016-MINAM: Procedimiento Técnico y Metodológico para la elaboración del Estudio Especializado de Evaluación de Riesgos de Desastres y Vulnerabilidad al Cambio Climático para el ordenamiento territorial

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Con la finalidad de incorporar de manera efectiva a la gestión de riesgo desastre en los procesos de ordenamiento territorial, y contribuir en la toma de decisiones para la prevención y mitigación del riesgo, el Ministerio del Ambiente

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Peru Country Briefing
Documents and publications
2021

Peru Country Briefing

This report discusses that due to Peru’s geographical location, the Peruvian population is exposed to numerous hazards related to recurring phenomena, such as earthquakes, landslides, floods, overflows, and mudflows.
Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance
Documents and publications
2014

Peru: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015) - Interim

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the 2013-15 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros
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