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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

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Este libro recoge los resultados principales de la investigación realizada por el proyecto “Gestión de Riesgos de Desastre ENSO en América Latina”, que ha girado desde el principio en las dimensiones humanas y los procesos de construcción

This document is the result of a process promoted by the Andean Committee for the Disaster Prevention and Relief - CAPRADE, in the framework of the implementation of the Andean Strategy for Disaster Prevention and Relief - EAPAD to identify initiatives

In Spanish:

El presente informe corresponde a los resultados del contrato de prestación de servicios CEPS No. 093 / 2005, de la Secretaría General de la Comunidad Andina, en el marco del Convenio CE, ASR/B7.3100/99/313 Apoyo a la Prevención de Desastres

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Cuatro experiencias en América Latina y el Caribe:

Este documento ha sido concebido como una guía dirigida a las autoridades de municipios latinoamericanos afectados por fenómenos socionaturales, con el objeto de que estos puedan desarrollar

Estos estudios han aportado valiosos conocimientos para la adecuada protección del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural construido con
estos materiales ancestrales, característicos en el territorio nacional. Por esta razón su aplicación contribuye a la

The year 2008 has seen significant global humanitarian challenges ranging from devastating natural disasters, escalating food and oil prices to worsening conflict situations. In recent decades, the number and severity of natural disasters has increased

This guide first lays out the relevant building codes in force in Colombia for small and medium scale construction projects. Subsequent sections discuss factors affecting earthquake vulnerability of masonry structures and mitigation strategies, factors in

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