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Displaying 85 of about 85 resultsTo better define, measure and improve resilience to flooding, and demonstrate that preventative measures taken to address underlying problems before a flood are more effective at stemming losses at the community level, this publication describes the Zurich Insurane Group's methodological approach to developing the 5C-4R measurement framework and tool se…
This newsletter features several updates and activities from the Resilience Development Initiative (RDI), an Indonesian think tank initiative that focuses on disaster, environmental change and sustainable development. Content in this issue includes:
Final evaluation of Indonesia Post-Disaster Livelihood Recovery Project in Mt. Sinabung and…
This report examines how the Queensland Disaster Management System prepared for, responded to and provided early relief and recovery to those impacted by Cyclone Debbie, which affected much of the state in Australia in early 2017. It aims to identify good practice that can be shared with others within the disaster management sector and includes 18…
The first edition of this quarterly series showcases a selection of four papers, which address the impacts of droughts and floods, disaster resilience, and the role of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in disaster management. As part of the DRR Expert Conversation Series in each issue, external experts have taken a closer look at the im…
This review considers the environmental conditions leading up to and during the Horse River wildfire that started on 1 May 2016 outside Fort McMurray, Alberta, evaluates the readiness and level of preparedness prior to its occurrence, and evaluates the response of the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry department.
The review finds that fire weather…
This working paper presents a dynamic small open economy model to explore the macroeconomic impact of natural disasters. In addition to permanent damages to public and private capital, the disaster causes temporary losses of productivity, inefficiencies during the reconstruction process, and damages to the sovereign's creditworthiness.
This paper uses…
This publication outlines a number of potential solutions and enablers that could form part of the global response to climate and natural hazard risks. It advocates for improved risk modelling and mapping and assesses the value of risk financing. It explores the link between improved institutional capability, risk management and disaster recovery,…
This Primer covers the basic steps in the process of selecting a model for planning and executing post-disaster housing reconstruction projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It is intended to provide USAID officers and Host Country officials with the steps, principles, and best practices that need to be taken…
This Guide is designed for local governments to help them to prepare for recovery from future disasters by engaging with the whole community and planning for comprehensive, long-term recovery activities.
Effective pre-disaster planning is an important process that allows a comprehensive and integrated understanding of community objectives. Pre-dis…
This publication compiles a series of impact stories and best practices on livelihoods recovery, skills development and business development in the midst of continuous eruption of Mt. Sinabung in Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia, since 2010.
The eruption of Mt. Sinabung has changed the lives of people of Karo. They are no longer able to re…