Fragility and conflict

This book focuses on governance and successful adaptation to rapidly changing circumstances. It addresses the issue of environment and climate change, and advocates for the development of greatly enhanced capacity by human communities and institutions, at

Advocacy report:

This report examines the current and predicted patterns of hunger, disaster and urbanization which highlight the often despairing need of African communities, and points to solutions. It argues for far greater investment in disaster

FAO policy brief:

This paper states that already available farming practices offer some of the most promising options for cost effective, early action on climate change in developing countries and can have multiple benefits for climate change mitigation

This study aims to document practical experience, together with general conclusions, which can be applied throughout the UNECE region, in the field of flood management. It describes: (i) problems and progress made regarding transboundary flood management

Synthesis of Resident Coordinator annual reports 2008:

This annual synthesis documents the work of the UN development system in countries in support of national development strategies and priorities, such as: (i) supporting disaster risk reduction; (ii)

'The dynamic and changing nature of emergencies implies that consistent adaptation is necessary to ensure preparedness for future crises' says the United Nations Child's Fund on the release of its Humanitarian Action Report (HAR) 2010 today...

Each year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) responds to more than 200 emergencies around the world, working with governments, civil society, communities, private companies and non-governmental organizations to meet urgent needs, protect

A thematic report from the Norwegian Refugee Council:

This report draws attention in countries that are particularly vulnerable to climate change. It explores who are affected by climate related displacement, and how they are assisted and protected