Critical infrastructure

Speakers at the recent 2009 Annual Critical Infrastructure Protection Congress concluded that the best strategy for mitigating the effects of all hazards is to “fill the gap” through the development and maintenance of resilient organizational critical infrastructures...

This document provides an overview of the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ)'s work, strategies and services in the area of climate change.

It draw on many years of experience in more than 100 countries in sectors that are now the key to effective

This document provides a framework of guiding principles and general steps addressing the construction of safer and more disaster resilient education facilities. It is aimed to be adapted to the local context and used to develop a context-specific plan to

This case-bound book draws upon experiences around the world reflecting how people are using climate information to improve their lives, through climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies. In this book, over 100 authors are relating

'It is essential that medical and all other critical infrastructure is designed and constructed to a high standard. In order to provide adequate health care to individuals our hospitals need to remain functional during and in the aftermath of a disaster' said McCleary Frederick, HMCI Director...

A United Nations official just returned from visiting tsunami-battered islands in the Pacific Ocean today urged officials in the region to make sure they reduce their exposure to future disasters when they rebuild vital infrastructure...

This document responds to Zambia's need to carry out a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and analysis to establish baseline information that will not only help in disaster preparedness but also in designing relief and development interventions. It

This document addresses school earthquake safety built. It presents school building plans of one room, two rooms and four rooms incorporating the standard planning norms recommended in the Indian National Building Code from 2005, as well as seismic