Educational materials

This is a child friendly version of a report created by the Commission on climate change and development: The human dimension of climate adaptation: the importance of local and institutional issues.

This report addresses tree main subjects: 1. the risks

Animation demonstrating how avalanches occur. Demonstrates origin of avalanches, risk zones, and propagation of avalanches.

Basic information on emergency preparedness and activities oriented towards children.

This site teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. Kids can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid. The Parents & Teachers page has activities, curriculum and safety

This document is a companion to the World Report on Child Injury Prevention 2008. The booklet, which is written for children aged 7–10, describes many different types of safety hazards and recommends actions that children can take to reduce risks and

These coloring books help kids learn more about weather safety during tornadoes, winter weather and thunderstorms.

In French:

Cette animation en flash présente dix risques majeurs (avalanche, inondation, séisme, cyclone, éruption volcanique, rupture de barrage, accident nucléaire..) Chaque séquence permet de visualiser les différentes étapes de ces événements, d'en

A children's book about the dangers of flooding and mudslides in Columbia