Inclusion

In this Policy Brief, Allen Cordero Ulate and Guillermo Lathrop propose a set of policies to address environmental migration in the framework of the Proposal for the National Development Strategy 2010-2030. Among other points, the authors emphasise the

This policy brief concerns those who have already been or are likely to be permanently displaced by the effects of climate change or as a result of investments and programme activities related to climate policy, and who may require or pursue permanent

This brief aims to present initial findings from six countries that yield policy implications relevant to the discussions in the the 2015 Paris Climate Change discussions. The research confirms that some forms of mobility enable people to adapt and should

This policy brief updates Practical Action's thinking and approach to building resilience for the most vulnerable - From Vulnerability to Resilience (V2R). Using the experiences gained from the Zurich Global Flood Resilience Programme and the interactions

The European Commission is making available € 12.3 million to strengthen the capacity of disaster-prone countries across Asia and the Pacific to prepare for and protect themselves from recurring natural disasters. Almost half of the world’s natural disasters last year occurred in Asia and the Pacific, causing large-scale losses of lives and assets.

The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction, Mr. Robert Glasser, today welcomed a call from a group of global leaders to close a US$2.5-billion funding gap and bolster resilience for countries struggling with climate risk, drought and a humanitarian crisis linked to El Niño.

This policy brief seeks to examine the case of Fukushima evacuees, with a special focus on the question of return, and attempts to make policy recommendations specifically tailored for the nuclear displacement. It explores ways in which genuine durable solutions can be found for their case in line with international protection guidelines for Internal Displacement Persons (IDPs).

A significant threat to global health security is the number of national health systems that are weak, fragmented and under-funded. The WHO, governments, financial institutions, development partners, and health agencies have committed to accelerate strengthening and implementation of capacities required to cope with disease outbreaks and other health emergencies.