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This update is a summary of key achievements of the five individual plans implemented by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) under its disaster management global programme. The “Disaster management and risk reduction: strategy and coordination” plan focused in particular on moving ahead with cross-sector activities i…
A compilation of abstracts of new research presented at the International conference on Food Security and Climate Change in Dry Areas addressing the following themes:
- Current status of climate change in the dry areas: simulations and scenarios available;
- Impacts of climate change on natural resource availability (especially water), agr…
Nairobi, May 10-21 2010:
This document calls on Parties at SBSTTA-14 to consider some recommendations in preparation for the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity, including: the establishment of multi-sectoral mechanism at the national level (forestry, fisheries, water supply, agriculture, disaster pr…
This report focuses on the Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) and explores a range of options to improve the coherence and predictability of financing for disaster preparedness. It also addresses the broader question of how to finance disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster preparedness. It aims to inform about the effectiveness of such mechanisms wi…
A practical guide for developing country governments:
This document respond to the need to integrate climate risk-based approaches, which address climate variability and climate change, within water policy frameworks. It aims to provide guidance on how resilience and adaptation can be integrated into national-level policy and programmatic planning in…
This book discusses the practical, political and moral challenges of linking environmental sustainability with poverty reduction and social justice, and making science and technology work for the poor. It addresses emergent threats from epidemic disease, or the challenges of water scarcity in dryland India, as well as climate change, such as African far…
This year's edition focuses on urban areas and the environment, stating that cities are particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts because they concentrate people, infrastructure, and economic activity. It explores how cities and climate change are affecting the way we live and how good public policies can improve prospects for future generations…
Traditional knowledge bulletin – Topical issues series, April 2010:
This article provides an analysis of the outcome of the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) and possible priorities for 2010 from the perspective of indigenous peoples in the decisions on: (i) adaptation; (ii) technology development and transfer; (iii) methodologies…
Good practice in action:
This publication outlines good practices, providing practical case studies of successful disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation projects implemented by ACT members or their partners around the world. The guide includes 14 case studies, which describe local projects that range from renewable energy…
This publication showcases the Lunawa Project approaches tp resettlement and housing/infrastructure reconstruction implemented in Sri Lanka. It intends to record the initiatives taken under the Lunawa Environmental Improvement & Community Development Project as a best practice of promoting the Habitat Agenda in the context of involuntary resettlemen…
Commonwealth Secretariat discussion paper number 5:
This paper examines the important role that local governments can have in addressing the challenges posed by climate change as part of their preparedness for and management of natural disasters programmes. It provides examples and gives advice on what local government can do to respond to the issue.…
Commonwealth Secretariat discussion paper number 5:
This paper addresses the human rights dimensions of climate change, urging a human rights approach be taken in climate change negotiations, through mitigation and adaptation strategies. It maps the landscape, explains the added value that a human rights lens brings to the discussions and suggests som…
This point-by-point report of the UN Secretary-General on the implementation of the Millennium Declaration encompasses natural disasters in the "other priorities for global action". It calls for more determined efforts to address the loss of lives, livelihoods and infrastructure in order to avoid disasters to become an increasingly serious obstacle to t…
Among the goals agreed upon relating to the Millennium Declaration presented in this declaration is the protection of our common environment, which includes the intensification of collective efforts to reduce the number and effects of natural and man-made disasters.Adopted by 147 Heads of State and Government and other world leaders meeting at UN Headqu…
This publication allows African women and men to describe, in their own words, how climate change is affecting their lives and how they are adapting to survive. It addresses strategies that can be implemented by communities in order to adapt to the changing conditions and reduce negative impacts of climate change, which need recognition by governments a…