Governance

Tens of billions of US$ must be spent on protecting millions of people living on the coasts of Asia Pacific if climate change-induced disasters are not to wreak havoc and eradicate decades of development, warns new report....

This publication is part of a series published since the inception of the ISDR that brings together relevant official documents related to ISDR and related subjects, including UN General Assembly resolutions and reports of the UN Secretary-General. This

This publication brings together all the relevant official documents related to ISDR and related subjects, including UN General Assembly resolutions and reports of the UN Secretary-General of the period 2000-2002. It is designed to complement other

Workings of the High Powered Committee (HPC) in a span of two years concerned itself with the entire issue of disasters and disaster vulnerability for natural and manmade hazards. HPC was a first concerted effort in the country and it evolved through its

'The week also provides the opportunity to strengthen the partnership arrangements involving relevant government agencies, the private sector, civil societies and the community in general on disaster preparedness,' said Ratu Epeli Ganilau Interim Minister for Defence, National Security and Immigration....

Experts seek to fill gaps in knowledge, planning and technology....

Professor Santosh Kumar of the National Institute of Disaster Management gives his perspective on disaster management and preparedness in India....

The first of eight new satellites, to be launched this week, 'is expected to forecast and monitor natural disasters', said Wu Xiaoqing, vice minister of Environmental Protection....