Documents and publications

This publication briefly describes and reviews key historical landmarks and signal accomplishments of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center's programme activities, with an emphasis on the evolution from current strengths and abilities and how they can

This paper introduces the GFDRR capacity building and learning strategy, its partnership learning series, business plan and initial results. It also presents GFDRR disaster risk management on-line program, as well as ten courses capturing the theoretical

This scoping study highlights some of the evidence in an economic argument for a child-centred approach to adaptation. It first addresses the current and predicted impacts of climate change as a baseline for understanding and measuring the benefits of a

This charter aims to raise awareness of the need to put children at the heart of efforts to prepare for disasters before they strike, and calls for stronger commitment from governments, donors and agencies to take appropriate steps to protect children and

This document describes Save the Children's approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), classifying DRR and CCA work into five main categories: (i) preparedness activities, (ii) early warning activities, (iii) mitigation

This brochure describes UNICEF's crucial responsibility to integrate disaster risk reduction (DRR) into its development programmes. It presents the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, which includes DRR, and represent a set of principles

This report provides practical tips, advice and guidance on the process of mainstreaming climate change adaptation (CCA) into disaster risk reduction (DRR). Written primarily for practitioners, policymakers, programme staff and management working in the

This report examines the response to the Pakistan floods of 2010. It states that the frequency and severity of natural disasters are predicted to increase. Along with increases in population, especially in urban centres, the number of fatalities and the