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This case study highlights the experience of undertaking a priority implementation partnership (PIP) on incorporating disaster risk impact assessments into the construction of new roads in the Philippines. It assesses the existing procedure of road

This case study highlights the experience of undertaking a priority implementation partnership (PIP) on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into the planning, design, approval and construction of housing in Sri Lanka. It aimes to bring change in the

'In the past, most disaster-related efforts in Canada have focused primarily on preparedness, response and recovery. These will remain important activities but there's an urgent need to shift the emphasis to mitigate risks and hazards, with a more pro-active approach' says a new report by ICLR...

The AGEF organization from Berlin is planning the implementation of a project which includes disaster prevention in municipal structures in the Iraqi Kurdistan region to reduce arising risks of natural hazards...

The US House of Representatives passed the Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act this week, in an effort to strengthen protections against tornadoes and wind-related weather damage. The programs this bill supports can save lives and millions of dollars in our communities' said US congressman Bart Gordon...

Policy research working paper 5232:

This paper assesses the high financial vulnerability to the impacts of extreme weather events of national governments, in particular developing countries and small island states. It highlights three main implications

Canadian assessment of natural hazards project, ICLR research paper series – number 48:

This document aims to inform people about the risks they face, some of the ways to adapt to them and actions that can be taken to reduce vulnerability to them. It is

This report provides an overview of the key linkages between trade and climate change based on a review of available literature and a survey of relevant national policies. It begins with a summary of the current state of scientific knowledge on existing