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Displaying 15 of about 231 resultsThis Action Plan was prepared in preparation for the Workshop on National Platforms at the International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC) in Davos, Switzerland, in August of 2008. This Action Plan includes information regarding: Objectives, Activities, Institution /responsible persons, Anticipated cost, Context and risks.
Training Book, published in an abstract version for the training of the volunteers of the cyclone preparedness program in preparedness activities. It covers subjects like analysis capacity and vulnerability, introduction to cyclones, warning signals and their meaning, evacuation planning, management process, among other things. (UNEsCO)
This paper introduces the concept of school safety and describes some of its approaches in Nepal, a country vulnerable to many disasters, in which schools are particularly at risk, because they are not built with earthquake resistant technologies, are often overcrowded and located in hazardous spots.
The School Safety Approach wants to serve two purpos…
This map illustrates population density within and outside of a 10m Low Elevation Coastal Zone: Djibouti.
Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University. (2007).
Country-level estimates of urban, rural and total population and land area in a low elevation coastal zone (LECZ) were generated globally using Global…
This map illustrates population density within and outside of a 10m Low Elevation Coastal Zone: Bangladesh.
Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University. (2007).
Country-level estimates of urban, rural and total population and land area in a low elevation coastal zone (LECZ) were generated globally using Glob…
This map illustrates Mongolia's exposure to seismic, volcanic and tropical storm hazard.
Earthquake intensity zones indicate where there is a 20% probability that degrees of intensity shown on the map will be exceeded in 50 years.
The map is based on data provided by: UN Cartographic Section, Global Discovery,FAO, Smithsonian Institute, Pacific Disast…
This report provides a short overview on progress toward implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action.
1. National and regional context (risk);
2. A summary of the impact of initiatives on people and the economy, i.e. progress towards achieving the Hyogo Framework for Action strategic goals and priority areas;
3. Recommendations, if any, and updates in…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
Kit includes booklet and poster
See also booklet and video
See also poster and video
See also booklet and video
See also booklet and video