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International Day for Disaster Reduction 2011: Children and youth play active role in preventing disasters - Malteser

In the Disaster Risk Reduction projects conducted by Malteser International, the relief service of the Order of Malta for worldwide humanitarian aid, children and youth are playing an essential role to help keep their communities safe...
Malteser International
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Crop adaptation to climate change

This book presents the science needed not only to understand climate change effects on crops but also to adapt current agricultural systems, particularly in regard to genetics, to the changing conditions, including extreme weather events. The first two

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WASH and DRR integration during a flood response, Cordoba, Colombia

This case study presents a flood response initiative led by Oxfam in collaboration with the Colombian Red Cross and ASPROCIG, a local NGO, in 2007. It describes: (i) the integration of disaster risk reduction measures within water, sanitation and hygiene

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Resolution 2010 – 1 of the Committee of Permanent Correspondents 'Working together in Europe and the Mediterranean for the prevention of disasters, preparedness and response: priorities for action'

This resolution, adopted at the 12th Ministerial Session of the European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement (EUR-OPA), Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 28 September 2010, addresses the continuation of the promoting of disaster risk reduction

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Resolution 2010 – 2 of the Committee of Permanent Correspondents on ethical values and resilience to disasters

This resolution, adopted at the 12th Ministerial Session of the European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement (EUR-OPA), Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 28 September 2010, resolves torecognise the value of applying best ethical principles in

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Recommendation 2010 - 1 of the Committee of Permanent Correspondents on reducing vulnerability in the face of climate change

This recommendation, adopted at the 12th Ministerial Session of the European and Mediterranean Major Hazards Agreement (EUR-OPA), Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 28 September 2010, advocates for member States of the European and Mediterranean Major

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Young people volunteer to get Japan back on its feet

Every morning from 17-24 September, Kobe University student Erick Gonzales picks up his badge, his assignment and tools for the day, and is transported inside the coastal city of Ofunato to help the city clean up and recover from the damage caused by the 11 March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Kobe Office
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Water, a global priority: actions of the World Water Council in 2010 - Annual report 2010

This report summarises the Council’s activity over 2010. Chapter 2.4 is dedicated to improving response and prevention in the event of water-related natural disasters to limit the number of victims and damage. It reports on the Council's involvement in

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