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Displaying 10 of about 10 resultsAsian Disaster Management News, Special Edition, June 2014:
This special edition is reflecting on the challenges faced by the Asian community due to a vast array of disasters and the influence of the private sector as a key partner in mitigation of hazards and a driver of economic recovery. It argues that with the growing global interdependence of econ…
This chapter describes the procedure to assess the effects of a disaster on the manufacturing sector, following the traditional methodology originally developed by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (UN-ECLAC) (Handbook for estimating the socio-economic and environmental impact of disasters, 4 volumes, United Nati…
This report provides a reassessment of natural hazards in the United States and discusses the progress and challenges in reducing losses from natural disasters. It presents public private partnership 2000 forums, including disaster risk management activities related to insurance sector, urban risks, California earthquake loss reduction plan, disaster re…
This paper explores the role of the mosque, a community-based religious institution, in disaster management by documenting and analysing its role in rural settings in the aftermath of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. The study examines the role of the mosque in relation to key actors from the state, civil society and private sector during response, reli…
An official document formally adopted by UN Member States as the outcome of the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, in which countries recognize the need to support and invest in these nations so they can achieve sustainable development.
The paragraphs 51 and 52 recognize the importance of disaster risk reduction and affir…
This guide provides an overview of selected generally accepted practices and emerging new practices associated with managing disruptions and used variously within Australasia, USA and UK, which include: business continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, emergency management and business resilience, among others.
The guide is divided in ten chapt…
This handbook outlines a broad framework and core processes that should be included in a comprehensive business continuity process. It argues that business continuity management (BCM) plays a critical role as part of the organizations risk management process in providing a fundamental mitigation process for certain types of risk. BCM also stands as a de…
This report provides an overview and four key insights into the storm surge-induced flooding that took place as a consequence of the large storm known as ’Xaver‘ in the United Kingdom on December 5 and 6, 2013. It contains detailed analysis on a number of relevant topics, including UK flood defences and business contingency planning – and makes recommen…
The tourism sector is highly vulnerable to the effects and impacts of disasters of every kind. This is due to three main reasons: first, the frequent or usual location of tourism assets in vulnerable coastal areas; second, the volatility of tourism demand due to fear or misinformation about the possible consequences of disasters; and third, in view of t…
The executive guide to business continuity management (BCM) provides senior management with an overview of the key concepts and processes that are required to implement and maintain an integrated, robust business continuity management program that allows individuals to: (i) better understand the uncertainty about the future; (ii) realise the potential f…