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Displaying 21 of about 21 resultsThe core objective of the project to engage diverse stakeholder groups to share knowledge, address information needs and drive action to advance flood resiliency in Canada in the face of changing climate and extreme weather.
This document presents the outcomes of a survey conducted by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce with the aim to better understand the full impacts of the flood that occurred in 2013, and to assess both disaster mitigation efforts and flood recovery programs. The survey was conducted among the Chamber's members and the community at large.
The flood caused…
This week’s Manchester Briefing details some COVID-19 topics that are being worked on across three research areas: Communities; Systems; Recovery, Renewal, Resilience Frameworks. The briefing summarises six research topics and details how these aim to enhance understanding of Recovery, Renewal, Resilience in the context of COVID-19. The b…
This agreement establishes a framework for both Canada and the United States to strengthen cooperation in order to more effectively prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate such events. Specific provisions related to disaster risk reduction include article 2(1)(j) which encourages both countries to promote awareness a…
This review considers the environmental conditions leading up to and during the Horse River wildfire that started on 1 May 2016 outside Fort McMurray, Alberta, evaluates the readiness and level of preparedness prior to its occurrence, and evaluates the response of the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry department.
The review finds that fire weather…
This collection of good practices shows how building the capacity of local institutions is key to sustaining disaster risk reduction, and demonstrates the immediate impact of local and national political commitments that institutionalise disaster risk reduction. It also showcases collaboration between local and national governments, civil society organi…