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Displaying 15 of about 180 resultsThe main objective of the strategy is to provide a pathway for the implementation of the national disaster bill and policy. It coherently provides the logical steps and actions required to bring about efficient and effective disaster management in the country.
This report has been produced to facilitate discussion leading to the finalization of a government endorsed strategy for early recovery and beyond.
Areas in south Benin which are often covered by water, including lagoonal waters and estuaries, swamps, freshwater lakes and reservoirs, and flood plain which is regularly and seaonally inundated. These inundated areas are derived from Mapstore (Russian Topographic Mapping). This does NOT show the current extent of flooding.
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…
This case study evaluates the contribution of the community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) activities of a Kailali Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives project to the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). It highlights that CBDRR activities in the Kailali district have contributed to the HFA’s strategic priorities and objectives by: a) ensuring that d…
A comprehensive approach to ensure the safety of children in Vietnam
Ensuring the safety of children against floods is the main message of this case study. In two instances, the Vietnamese government and a collaborating NGO and UN agency conducted an innovative way of instilling children’s preparedness against flood risks which are described in the stud…
India, Nepal, Pakistan: final report of the risk to resilience study:
This report provides insights from an evaluation of the costs and benefits of disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change in South Asia. The report is based on fieldwork undertaken in the Nepal Tarai; Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India; and Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Suva, Fiji Islands, 9-11 May 2007:
The overall objective of this document is to increase the awareness and skills of UN staff and national and regional counterparts, especially those involved in disaster relief and recovery operations and programming, about the relevance of human rights issues in disaster management. It looks forward to increase awaren…
Africa regional coverage, volume 19 issue no. 1, Monday, 11 May 2009:
The report summarizes the outputs of the second consultative meeting aimed at reviewing progress made in the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), promoting regional cooperation, strengthening regional mechanisms and programmes and preparing Africa’s participation i…
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This paper presents German views on disaster risk management for sustainable development. It contains a section on linking theory and practice, which covers risk analysis, disaster preparedness, disaster prevention and mitigation, and aid and reconstruction. Supporting case studies from several countries are provided.
The German Government…
This report provides an overview of the status and trends on drought and desertification in Africa. A review is carried out of progress made in the implementation of measures and actions at national, subregional and regional levels, that are aimed at combating desertification and mitigating impacts of drought taking into account the main goals and targe…
This report examines the impacts of climate changes on agriculture, pastoralism, health, and water in Uganda. It aims to raise awareness of these issues among Ugandan society, and through building constructive dialogue, contribute to improving and strengthening Uganda's national adaptation strategies.
Currents, June 2009, Issue 15:
An interview with Elizabeth McNaughton, development programme officer in the Pacific Regional, Social and Vulnerability Team at NZAID, about ways to build safer communities and reduce the risk of disasters, based on her experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
Oxfam briefing paper 132:
This paper calls upon the international community to commit to an effective international framework to help poor people adapt to climate change and to allow development to continue.
It look forward to Copenhagen and addresses the forthcoming UN High Level Event on climate change in New York and subsequent meeting of the G20…
This document presents the results of IFRC's Disaster Reduction Programme implemented in disaster prone countries in East and Southern Africa and in South Asia, which aims were to enhance the capacities of the National Societies in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, to contribute to global learning and expertise and to use the experience gained t…