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This report evaluates whether floods and landslides are more likely when rain falls inside versus outside protected areas (PAs).
25 years after Hurricane Mitch, Nicaragua has a robust DRR system, thanks to Switzerland's long-term contribution. Christoph Graf returns 25 years later to share his insights.
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This seismic risk profile of Nicaragua, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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This factsheet presents findings from an analysis of 14 Latin American countries to document the SNIPs’ response to the pandemic, as well as to draw recommendations and lessons-learned for stimulating economic recovery in a resilient manner.
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IIASA researchers and colleagues from Plan International are using modern digital tools to enhance community-driven flood resilience in rural flood-prone communities in Nicaragua.
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
After observing the various ways in which success was achieved by Alliance teams around the world, the organisation has identified some common threads, helping other actors conduct successful advocacy in their own particular context.
Flood Resilience Portal
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This publication showcases four women in Malawi, Guatemala, Madagascar and Nicaragua who thanks to risk finance were able to overcome climate shock, build resilience, and help their families and communities.
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En 2008, el Gobierno de Reconciliación y Unidad Nacional (GRUN) presentó el Plan Nacional de Respuesta (PNR) como instrumento normativo del SINAPRED de referencia para la articulación de los planes de respuesta

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