Search
Results for " "
Displaying 15 of about 30 resultsThis bill amends the Disaster Management Act, 2002. The amendments include the following:
clarification of policy focus on rehabilitation and functioning of disaster management centres alignment of the functions of the National Disaster Management Advisory Forum to accommodate the South African National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction providing f…
This report shows the results of a nationwide risk assessment aimed to develop a comprehensive disaster risk profile for Rwanda. It covers five major natural hazards prevailing in Rwanda namely; droughts, floods, landslides, earthquakes and windstorms. The elements at risk considered in the assessment are: population, agriculture, health, education, hou…
This report introduces resilience.io, a computer-based platform, an analysis and decision-support tool, that allows users to accurately model resource flows, for example, energy, food and water, so that regions can manage both their economy and critical supporting ecosystems. It is a tool that allows regions globally to assess their current development…
This paper examines some problems that arise in thematic mapping for disaster management in case of earthquake due to the various types, structure and classification of data provided by various organizations. It represents some of the efforts performed within the framework of the university UACEG-CNIP research project dealing with a conceptual model for…
This assessment aims to inform the SERVIR-Mekong program’s strategic focus as well as provide a resource for other stakeholders seeking to improve the effective application of geospatial data and technologies in the Lower Mekong Region (LMR).
This report identifies geospatial data and technology needs in the following thematic areas:- Key themes about…
This is the third report of the revised INFORM’s concept and methodology. INFORM is a composite indicator that identifies countries at risk of humanitarian crisis and disaster that would overwhelm national response capacity. The INFORM index supports a proactive crisis and disaster management framework. The INFORM initiative began in 2012 as a convergen…
This report focuses on government use of information relating to a location, illustrated by different projects intended to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters. It describes “crowdsourcing” as the process of obtaining information from many contributors amongst the general public, regardless of their background and skill level. It is based on a six-…
This report contains the result of a microzonation study in Asian side of Istanbul City. Aim of the study is the determination of geological, geotechnical, geophysical features of Anatolian Side, Istanbul Provincial and the areas of Anatolian Side with different hazard potentials in terms of earthquake effect and local ground conditions, creation of the…
This Atlas is designed to help business, investors and international organisations compare the risks of natural hazards within 198 countries and assess their resilience during and after the occurrence of a natural hazard. The Atlas includes indices and interactive sub-national maps of 12 natural hazard risks, as well as scorecards for all countries. In…
ISPRS International Journal of Geo-information 2015, 4(4), 1936-1964; doi:10.3390/ijgi4041936:
This paper reviews schemes and collaborative data operation in disaster risk management. It analyses geospatial information technology in terms of applications to the schemes reviewed and includes ongoing practices of collaborative data delivery with the schem…
This research aims to understand what factors influence the production of maps from flood-prone areas in Bangladesh, both at the local level, and remotely, and how this impacts what is eventually represented in those maps. This will help to consider the most effective ways for volunteers to support truly participative mapping. The findings and recommend…
This publication provides a detailed summary of how the professional skills of the surveyor can be leveraged to help the global community in disaster risk reduction and climate change.
The document elucidates the role of surveyors in disaster risk management - they are able to take a wealth of land, social and environmental data and integrate these int…
The booklet gives an overview of disaster risk management (DRM) achievements in the period between January 2010 and January 2015 in Haiti, one of the countries in the world that is most vulnerable to disasters. It presents accomplishments (i) in mainstreaming DRM in the reconstruction work after the 2010 earthquake, (ii) in stronger coordination between…
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) activities in relation to disaster risk reduction and response. The report showcases the tools and methodologies developed by the JRC to help in all phases of disaster management, from preparedness and risk management to recovery an…
These guidelines provide up-to-date information on the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS) tools and services, and explain how they can be used by disaster managers in emergencies, allowing responders to adequately prepare. It considers the following disaster information systems and online coordination tools:
GDACS Disaster Alerts,…