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Displaying 15 of about 39 resultsThis special report analyses the situation in Japan following the 8.9 earthquake which spawned one of the most powerful tsunamis on record. It states that Japan is among the best prepared countries in the world regarding earthquakes with quake-resistant buildings, drills for school children and households equipped with survival kits. It specifically add…
This background note addresses the cost effectiveness of investing in resilience when compared with approaches that rely exclusively on ex-post response and recovery, and the lack of funding towards disaster prevention and preparedness, which can build the resilience of communities to cope with emergencies. It considers emergency preparedness as a capac…
This document provides a sensible set of guidelines for deciding what should be rebuilt and where. It states that a concept of "disaster reduction" will be paramount in reconstruction. Based on this concept, preparations for disaster must be made from the perspectives of prioritizing efforts to ensure that even if disaster strikes it will not result in…
This paper is part of a series highlighting the World Bank's achievements in disaster risk management initiatives. It presents the analytical support provided by the World Bank in close collaboration with the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) on the basis of the Government-led Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) following the…
This book makes a thorough analysis of each and every aspect of the management of the Gujarat earthquake of 2001, starting from disaster response to reconstruction, rehabilitation and recovery, focusing on lessons learned and emphasizing on how to improve the system for better results. It addresses the common concern of building disaster resilient count…
This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR), a United Nations initiative to reduce the negative effects of natural disasters.
This volume communicates solutions to the problems associated with natural disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and prop…
This brochure offers a succinct look at UNDP’s key contributions to Nepal’s recovery and the efforts to Build Back Better and Stronger over the past two years.
UNDP has been working closely with the Government of Nepal and other development partners, as well as communities, to extend support to affected people in the worst-hit areas through its recover…
This report is part of the World Bank’s response to the Government’s request for support in assessing damages as well as longer-term implications for disaster risk management. Tropical Cyclone (TC) Seroja impacted Timor-Leste with heavy torrential rains over a 24-hour period on April 4, 2021, with an average intensity of over 14 millimeters per hour and…
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This paper evaluates how the Philippines utilize social protection systems and programs to help households better manage disaster risk.
Exposure and vulnerability to natural disasters and the effects of climate change are particularly high in the Philippines. At the same time, the Philippines has developed one of the most a…
This report describes in detail the damages, impact and strategy to rebuild and to rehabilitate better and safer the city of Chitral which was hit by worst floods during July-August 2015. These unprecedent floods spread devastation beyond proportions and most of the Chitral and Mastuj subdivisions were destroyed. The data and field visits collected in t…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 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 report assesses the scale of damage of the 2016 floods in Vietnam and lays the groundwork for effective recovery and reconstruction efforts in the five priority provinces of Ha Tinh, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Ninh Thuan.
The report begins with an overview of existing disaster vulnerabilities, the flooding events of 2016 and the…
This edition of Humanitarian Exchange addresses disaster risk reduction in the context of the Typhoon Haiyan, the worst disaster ever to hit the Philippines. It presents lessons from the humanitarian response to the disaster and highlights the important coordination role of the Philippines government in it. Featured articles assess the early warning eff…
This policy proposal outlines Keidanren's efforts to strengthen the cooperation among companies in terms of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) following the Great East Japan Earthquake, both in an effort to enhance disaster prevention and reduction and reinforce the competitiveness of the Japanese business community.…
This book provides an overview of the progress made in disaster risk management (DRM) in the ten years to 2017, highlighting the achievements of particular countries such as Indonesia, Turkey, India, Bangladesh, Mexico, Nepal and Ethiopia. Each chapter focuses on a different topic, including the communication and use of risk information; improved risk r…