Small Island Developing States

'If urgent action is not taken on the disaster risk reduction front, then we’re simply going to see more tragedies in the future,' warned John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and UN Relief Coordinator....

This research paper explores the linkages between poverty and disaster vulnerability in the context of remittance flows to households in the Caribbean. Jamaica is used as the case study country. The paper discusses the channels through which natural

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

'Papua New Guinea requires an effective, integrated and people-focused early warning system. A needs analysis, with input from all stakeholders, will identify any priorities for improvement of this system.' said SOPAC's Michael Bronte Grapentin....

'Even before this latest series of hurricanes and tropical storms, Haiti was particularly vulnerable to extreme weather,' said John Holmes, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs....

'The Haitian Government and all donors need to push forward on the broader development agenda, work together on recovery and reconstruction efforts, and foster a new vision for medium-term growth and development' Zoellick said...

This map illustrates Tonga's exposure to seismic, volcanic and tropical storm hazard.

This map illustrates Vanuatu's exposure to seismic, volcanic and tropical storm hazard.