Economics of DRR

Climate change series, part 2 - disaster risk reduction:

This report highlights climate change solutions that are already working in the Philippines, Vietnam and Bangladesh, but warns that much more needs to be done to protect vulnerable communities

Loss of life is always tragic, but ample investment in preparedness and early warning systems, including the training of community-based volunteers...have clearly contributed to minimizing the loss of life across the disaster areas according to the USG for Disaster Response, IFRC...

The European Union assured, this week, continuing cooperation with the Philippines in the area of disaster risk reduction (DRR) as the country seeks to redeem itself from the destruction caused by the two recent typhoons...

The government of Taiwan has announced a budget of approx NT$80 billion (US$ 2.48 billion) for water management and flood prevention and control projects across the island for next year, according to the China Times...

This publication links disaster management issues with sustainable livelihoods, within the context of governance in South Asian countries. On the basis of these linkages, it provides policy guidelines and identifies good practice to make disaster

"Adequate funding is required to plan for impending drought and [other] programmes that will help reduce the impact anticipated during such a period," said Jane Kamau, Action Aid Kenya country director...

An overview of the ‘Eco2 Cities: Ecological Cities as Economic Cities’ Program, helping cities in developing countries achieve greater ecological and economic sustainability, also addresses proactive risk management.

Divided into three parts, part one is

This food policy report presents research results that quantify climate-change impacts, assesses the consequences for food security, and estimates the investments that would offset the negative consequences for human well-being. This analysis brings