Governance

This publication offers guidance to support the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action through technical assistance to low- and middle-income countries for inter-country collaboration to build and expand capacities to mainstream disaster risk

State of the world’s cities 2008/2009 - harmonious cities

The Cuban population has developed a culture of safety. Many ordinary people see themselves as actors with important roles to play in disaster preparation and response. Education and training, a

This report asserts that half of humanity now lives in cities, and within two decades, nearly 60 per cent of the world’s people will be urban dwellers. Urban growth is most rapid in the developing world, where cities gain an average of 5 million residents

Part 1: Chernobyl's legacy: health, environmental and socio-economic impacts

Nearly 20 years after the Chernobyl nuclear power plant (NPP) accident, many questions remained unanswered regarding the health, environmental, and socio-economic consequences

The frequency and intensity of very large wildfires over the last ten years raises concern about the increased occurrence of ‘megafires’ worldwide. Devastating and almost uncontrollable fires like those, which have raged through Portugal, Spain and France

Vegetation fires have significant impacts on the global environment, economies and societies, and the role of natural and anthropogenic fire is an important factor in maintaining stability, biodiversity and the functioning of some ecosystems. In

This publication discusses all aspects of the tropical cyclone operational plan. It includes chapters covering: General information, the observing system and observing programmes, tropical cyclone analysis and forecasting, tropical cyclone advisories and

This publication discusses all aspects of the tropical cyclone operational plan. It includes chapters covering: General information, responsibilities of members, tropical cyclone information available in the region, broadcasting of tropical cyclone