Preparedness

The study develops concepts and notions for local risk management establishing parameters for transforming concept into practice based on a systematization of relevant case studies in Central America.

In Spanish:

El estudio desarrolla conceptos y

Volcano Daily is a UNISDR publication to raise awareness among young people of the dangers that volcanoes represent and, in particular, all the measures that can be undertaken to prevent and protect against volcanic disaster. The subject was chosen as

Ensuring the safety of residents and tourists is vital to one of the region's top economic earners - tourism, the Government of Barbados is committed to assisting in the establishment and implementation of a sustainable tourism development programme...

This manual provides an overview of selected problems and issues in dryland agriculture in eastern and southern Africa, and the various attempts by individuals , communities and development organizations to overcome these problems. It provides specific

Bulletin mensuel d'information sur les changements climatiques de l'institut d'applications et de vulgarisation en sciences, no. 8, novembre 2008

In French:

Ce huitième numéro du Cahier des changements climatiques veut susciter un débat sur le potentiel

This briefing paper provides a distillation of the learning from thirty years of humanitarian response to earthquakes, looking at preparedness, relief and recovery. The paper is intended for operational decision-makers and relief programme managers

Onyebuchi Ezigbo, who has followed the activities of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), writes on the need for the development of an early warning system and response mechanisms...

A practical advice from well prepared CIOs of Gulf Coast companies.

This guide outlines the top ten actions a corporate information officer can take to prepare its organization within a hurricane impact zone. Here are the points in brief:

1. Provide a