Community-based DRR

This approach engages the local community, including the most vulnerable, in managing local disaster risk with community specific risk reduction measures while recognizing existing capacities and coping mechanisms.

Latest Community-based DRR additions in the Knowledge Base

A new survey, launched within the context of the Global Platform 2009 this week, states that the risks from 'natural' disasters can be considerably reduced if communities are involved in the process of implementation of policies at national level...
Voice of America
The EC congratulates Development Workshop France and Focus Humanitarian Assistance for receiving the prestigious UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction at the Global Platform 2009. DWF received the Certificate of Distinction and FHA the Certificate of Merit...
European Commission

The Nobody Left Behind (NLB): Disaster Preparedness for Persons with Mobility Impairments research study determined the readiness of emergency management sites across the United States to assist persons with mobility impairments during disasters. One

The School of Geography & Environmental Studies of the University of Tasmania conducted this survey. The survey gathered input from planning practitioners on their needs and thoughts regarding the kinds of attitudes, skills and competencies planners might

The purpose of this document is to provide businesses with information to assist them in increasing their protection from disasters. IBHS, a nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry, developed Open for Business specifically for small to mid-sized

Your local media are great vehicles for reaching a larger audience and relaying fire safety messages for people ages 50 and older. The following tips will help you get results from the media.

This report provides an overview of priorities for tsunami early warning systems in the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia. It aims to guide the policy and programming of the ESCAP Multi-Donor Voluntary Trust Fund on Tsunami Early Warning Arrangements in the

With the support of the European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid Department, ACTED is implementing the rehabilitation and cleaning of irrigation canals, embankments and dykes to prevent the risk of flooding...
Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED)

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