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This bulletin addresses the progress on DRR of the ASEAN Member States. It is a review of the progress made under the Hyogo Framework and consider the way forward for DRR. This brief review is provided by By Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore.

This case study describes the actions of the Met Office Hadley Centre in helping Singapore assess the risks faced by the country and the wider South East Asia region.

The preparation of this Regional Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.
This report provides an assessment of the achievements and progress made in disaster risk reduction (DRR) by Singapore during the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR).

ISDR Thematic Platform for Knowledge and Education 2012:

This desk review revisits existing reports about all aspects of school safety, gathered from 81 countries, and refers to the key advocacy and guidance documents for school safety of the past 7

ERIA Research Project Report 2011-08:

This report consists of the papers from ERIA’s research project on “Economic and Welfare Impacts of Disasters in East Asia and Policy Responses” in Fiscal Year 2011-12. It aims to improve our understanding on how the

This document outlines the current thinking about climate change and its implications for Singapore. It also highlights the initiatives and strategies they are pursuing to prepare for the challenges that climate change poses. The document covers i) the

This report provides an overview of preparedness programmes and activities undertaken by Singapore to prevent and manage disasters. It outlines country’s emergency legislation and authorities, and discusses emergency preparedness measures such as plans

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