Preparedness

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

A report of the ICSU Planning Group on natural and human-induced environmental hazards and disasters.

The international research programme is designed to address the gaps in the knowledge and methods that are preventing the effective application of science to averting disasters and reducing risk...

The Government of Madagascar undertook a comprehensive damage and loss and needs assessment to ascertain the extent of the damages caused by the three consecutive cyclones in 2008, and to define a comprehensive and feasible recovery plan.

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To cope with disaster situations caused by frequent floods and strong winds in the south of Thailand, a Task Force within the Thailand Department of General Education has analyzed the threats, developed

Disaster management could soon be made a compulsory subject in all schools across India. 'I am going to ask the Education Ministry at the Centre to incorporate the subject into the curriculum,' said Vice-chancellor Ramachandran of University of Madras....

The Masters of Disaster series is an educational tool that will teach youth the importance of preparedness while reducing fear of the unexpected. The goal is to empower youth with the confidence and knowledge to prepare for disasters and help create a

This brochure is based on resources from the report “The Role of Environmental Management and Eco-engineering in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation”

Environmental management has an important role to play in reducing many of the risks