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Displaying 75 of about 85 resultsThis report presents the findings of the Mid-Term Review of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) aimed at critically analyzing the extent to which HFA implementation has progressed and at helping countries and their institutional partners identify practical measures to increase commitment, resourcing, and efforts in its further implementation.
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The purpose of this document is to describe the thematic classification system that has been developed, with the aim of promoting a better understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and the development of an internationally recognized information classification and exchange standard. It is hoped that a clear set of…
This book was published for launch at the third Session of Global Platform for Disaster Reduction (GPDR) and it is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and prevention strategies.
The book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction t…
The Republic of Djibouti is vulnerable to many natural hazards, the most frequent and destructive being droughts, floods and earthquakes. Since 2007, it has experienced an unprecedented drought which, according to the government of Djibouti, has seriously affected more than 120,000 people in rural areas, or 50% of the rural population, and 15% of the to…
Pakistan, in the midst of recovery from the 2010 floods that affected 20 million people, experienced another series of severe flooding in August 2011. In Lower Punjab, Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, State of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, torrential rainfall during the monsoon season led to flashfloods and overflowing in rivers and irrigati…
The strategy aims at outlining a vision, strategic priorities and core areas of implementation for disaster risk reduction in the Arab region, as well as to enhancing institutional and coordination mechanisms, and monitoring arrangements to support the implementation of the Strategy at the regional, national and local level through preparation of a Prog…
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Esta edición del Boletín Actualidad CRID publica información sobre (i) el nuevo acuerdo firmado por el CRID y la Federación Internacional de Sociedades de la Cruz Roja y de la Media Luna Roja (FICR) para el desarrollo de actividades en Haití; (ii) las capacitaciones de UNESCO en Nicaragua y Costa Rica sobre Sistemas de Alerta Temprana (SAT…
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As Pakistan faces another monsoon season and the likelihood of more disasters, the country is not prepared, asserts this paper. Many factors which have hampered the relief and reconstruction effort are still present, such as an inadequate disaster management system and a lack of emergency relief co-ordination and leaders…
This article summarises diagrams which are used to discuss the key elements of disaster risk management (DRM). These include the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC), and the Effective Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) diagram. The DRMC outlines the key initiatives carried out both in the Emergency Response and the Recovery Stages of a disaster; the effect…
Using evaluative lessons from the World Bank's and others' experience, this note highlights the urgent need to invest in climate change mitigation, disaster preparedness, early response, and post-disaster reconstruction. It advocates for finding solutions to climate change effects and establishing disaster mitigation plans to be seen as a part of growth…
This report analyses how target communities in Myanmar were able to recover from the Cyclone Nargis and become more resilient towards future hazards. There are seven aspects that are evaluated to assess the overall effectiveness of the Cyclone Nargis operation, including: the extent to which gender issues and disaster risk reduction were mainstreamed in…
This document asserts that there is an increasing evidence that climate change has an impact on natural disasters, such as flooding, and on agricultural production, both of which have implications for gender issues. It briefly reviews issues related to gender and poverty. Finally, an example of job recovery after a disaster and interview three female ag…
In June 2011, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) experienced Typhoon Haima, which caused widespread flooding in four provinces: Bolikhamxay, Xayaboury, Vientiane, and Xiengkhouang. The floods caused extensive damage to people’s livelihoods, property, and to social and physical infrastructure. The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) reported t…
Como parte de su programación en Haití (y resto de El Caribe), Oxfam ha venido implementado diferentes proyectos para la reducción de riesgos de desastres, especialmente de seguridad alimentaria y promoción de me- dios de vida sostenibles. La intención de esta programación ha sido la generación y gestión de conocimientos sobre formas innovadoras…
This handbook re-examines the role of women in disaster risk management in the practical context of Bangladesh. In this handbook, an attempt was made to illustrate their achievements along with their risks in a very easy and communicable way. It proposes that if women’s disaster risk reduction techniques are incorporated in the mainstream, then disaster…