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Colombia's Medellin plants 'green corridors' to beat rising heat

28 Jul 2021, TRF

As growing parts of the world grapple with unprecedented heatwaves, cities are on the frontline of efforts to keep people safe.

Meetings & Conferences in Americas

VII Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas and the Caribbean (RP21)01-04 Nov 2021

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Training in Americas

Webinar on Climate Resiliency Planning and Strategy26 May 2021
Fighting Fire with Fire: Rx Fire Toolbox to Combat Identified Social Barriers06 May 2021
International Training Course on Seismology, Seismic Data Analysis, Hazard Assessment and Risk Mitigation19 Oct - 13 Nov 2020, Argentina (San Luis/San Juan)

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Regional Policy, Plans & Statements

Regional Policy & Plans
- Plan de Contingencia Regional del SICA frente al COVID192020, SICA
- Caribbean action plan on health and climate change2019, PAHO
Official Statements & Presentations
- Andean Community General Secretariat (CAN): Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2019)2019, CAN
- Latin American and Caribbean Economic System (SELA): Statement made at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (2019)2019, SELA

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DRR Organizations in Americas

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Documents & Publications

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Maps in Americas

Worldwide distribution of natural catastrophes in 2014Jan 2015, Munich Re
Loss events worldwide 1980 – 2014Jan 2015, Munich Re

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Multimedia Products

Seismic risk reduction in cities2021, UTN
Trinidad risk study video2020, Miyamoto
Performance based seismic design applied to schools2020, UTN

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DRR Jobs in Americas

Junior Professional Officer (JPO) at P2 Level, Program Management – Disaster Risk Reduction,ThailandThailand, UNDRR; USAID, United States of America - gov
Chief of Party — Regional Disaster Assistance Response Program (RDAP), San José, Costa RicaCosta Rica (San Jose, Costa Rica), ARD
Program Manager — Regional Disaster Assistance Response Program (RDAP), San José, Costa RicaCosta Rica (San Jose, Costa Rica), ARD

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