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Senegal

UK aid protects thousands from extreme weather as ‘mega storms’ tracked across Africa

22 Jan 2019, DFID, United Kingdom - gov; NERC; United Kingdom - gov

British research has found that mega storms are three times more common than they were 35 years ago due to climate change. UK aid and partners are tracking and analysing these storms to implement risk reduction measures in the most vulnerable areas of Burkina Faso and Senegal.

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National Platform

National Platform Focal Point:
Direction de la Protection Civile, Ministère de l'Intérieur (Senegal) (DPC)

Website: http://www.gouv.sn/

Contact:Director

Phone:(221) 33 889 39 00 (221) 77 529 05 32

Hyogo Framework for Action

HFA Focal Point:
Direction de la Protection Civile, Ministère de l'Intérieur (Senegal) (DPC)

Website: http://www.gouv.sn/

Contact:Director

Phone:(221) 33 889 39 00 (221) 77 529 05 32

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Policy, Plans & Statements

National Policy & Plans
- Senegal: Stratégie nationale de développement economique et social (SNDES) 2013-20172013, Senegal - gov
- Senegal: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2013-2015) - Interim2015, DPC, Senegal - gov
Official Statements & Presentations
- Senegal: Statement made at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR)2015, Senegal - gov
- Senegal: Statement made at the Preparatory Committee (PrepCom 1) of the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (2014)2014, Senegal - gov
Other Development Reports
- Senegal: Review of current and planned adaptation action2011, Adaptation Partnership
- Senegal: Common country assessment - CCA (2006)2006, UNDG

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Meetings & Conferences in Senegal

Leadership Development Forum - Accelerating implementation of the Sendai Framework with risk-informed health systems18-21 Jul 2017, Senegal (Dakar)
Webinaire: Les Caisses de Résilience18 Nov 2016
Disasters hurt more women than men: What’s the solution?10 Oct 2016

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Training in Senegal

Suivi, Alerte Précoce et Intervention Rapide face aux Urgences28-30 Aug 2017, Senegal (Dakar)
Training workshop in flood risk management18-19 Mar 2013, Senegal (Dakar)
Mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and assessing disaster damages and losses in development14-17 Apr 2008, Senegal (Dakar)

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Academic Programmes in Senegal

Master en Prévention et Gestion des Risques Lies à la Sécurité Alimentaire en Afrique (PGRSA)Senegal (Saint-Louis)

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Educational Materials on Senegal

Delivering African climate information services sustainably: Capacity gaps and recommendations for national meteorological and hydrological services2018, FCFA; USAID, United States of America - gov

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DRR Organizations in Senegal

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Documents & Publications on Senegal

Gender justice in resilient development: sharing programme learning from Africa, South Asia and Central America2019, Oxfam Intl
InsuResilience 2018 report: Working toward a climate-resilient future2018, InsuResilience

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Maps of Senegal

Global Risk Data Platform (dynamic mapping tool)

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Multimedia Products on Senegal

The R4 Rural Resilience Initiative2015, WFP
From early warning to early action: The Doune Baba Dieye game2009, Red Cross / Red Crescent Climate Centre
Locusts: The eighth plague2004, IRIN

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DRR Jobs in Africa

Head of Cluster - West AfricaCôte d'Ivoire (Abidjan), Tearfund
WISER HIGHWAY Research and FellowshipLake Victoria, Met Office, United Kingdom - gov
External Relations Officer, P3Egypt (Cairo), UNISDR ROAS

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