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Governance

The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

UN Member States are exploring a legally binding instrument to better protect people before, during, and after disasters.

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Views from the Frontline: Independent study reviews HFA progress at local-level

‘Views from the Frontline’, the first independent assessment of progress in implementing the HFA at the local level, reveals a significant gap between national and local level action: issues to be addressed at the Global Platform...

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
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'Clouds but little rain': views from the frontline 2009 - A local perspective of progress towards implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action

The first independent study assessing the progress undertaken in implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action at local level identifies a significant gap between national and local level action. The report, conducted by the Global Network of Civil Society

Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
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Oxfam: Finance ministers must find funds to secure climate deal

'This adaptation funding is needed now, and it should not be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for a global climate agreement' said Antonio Hil, Senior Policy Advisor, Oxfam International...

Oxfam International Secretariat
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Legal preparedness for international disaster cooperation: Global Platform 2009

A special event on legal preparedness for international disaster cooperation, in the context of climate change, is planned to take place next week at the Global Platform 2009...

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
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Report on the workshop 'Preparing for and adapting to climate change in the Caribbean'

This report aims to communicate the science of climate change to government officials and decision makers in the UK Overseas Territories in the Caribbean, and explore ways of preparing for and adapting to climate change.

It is the outcome from of a two

Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research
Department of Environment
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Creación de sistema mesoamericano de prevención de desastres

"Lo que queremos es llegar a un sistema regional de formación territorial que involucra a todos los actores y proveedores de la información que es requerida para la prevención de desastres", dijo Francisco Delgado, directivo del Centro del Agua del Trópico Húmedo para América Latina y el Caribe (Cathalac), que organizó un taller para la creación de un sistema mesoamericano de prevención y atención de desastres naturales que tuvo lugar del 3 al 5 de junio en Panamá.

elEconomista.es, Ecoprensa S.A.
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Pakistan: Climate change increasing incidence of floods states minister

An increase in flash floods, due to climate change, may increase the risk of droughts in Pakistan stated Federal Minister of the Environment, Hameed Ullah Jan Afridi...

News International, the - Jang Group, the
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Norway: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2007-2009)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning, Ministry of Justice and Public Security
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