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Displaying 6 of about 6 resultsThe preparation of this Regional Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.The progress report mainly assesses the trans-boundary issues and the status and progress in the implementation of disa…
The notes and activities in the Survival Island kit take the issue of six major natural disasters in the Pacific to the classroom so students can relate to them and learn how to tackle them.
This educational kit was put together under the 'Reducing Vulnerabilities Project for Pacific ACP States' funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the…
The goal of this Policy Note is to influence policy makers and development partners in the Pacific Islands region to undertake risk management of natural hazards and minimize the future impacts of natural disasters, climate change and sea level rise. As a short-term objective, the Policy Note aims to review the disaster trends and lessons learned from p…
This framework outlines the climate change adaptation results to be achieved through the implementation of the six themes: (i) implementing tangible, on-ground adaptation measures; (ii) governance and decision-making; (iii) improving understanding of climate change; (iv) education, training and awareness; (v) mitigation of global greenhouse gas emission…
This new publication from the World Meteorological Organization provides a wide-ranging description of how small island States and territories in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific regions are using seasonal predictions and other climate information to improve their economies and better manage their resources.
A growing number of businesses a…
This report reviews the progress made in addressing the vulnerabilities of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) through the implementation of the Mauritius Strategy, which includes natural and environmental disasters as one of its themes and means of implementation. It addresses their increased vulnerability due to climate change, the global financial…