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Displaying 150 of about 151 resultsThis brochure illustrates lessons and challenges learned from UNDP activities in disaster risk reduction (DRR), recovery and reconstruction. Its goal is to further the understanding of the role of UN agencies, including the UNDP, and the role of the international community in DRR. It also discusses the government of Japan's role as a strong partner with…
This case study highlights the extent to which Practical Action
Sri Lanka’s housing intervention reflects a climate smart disaster risk management (CSDRM) approach and whether this has led to an opening of inclusive spaces and citizen engagement on disaster risk management (DRM) in a post-conflict setting. The investigation highlights that Practical Act…
This year’s annual report features a detailed analysis of the cumulative impact and results GFDRR has achieved over the five-year period since its inception in 2006. Based on advice received from its Consultative Group (CG) over the last year, the analysis presented in this annual report incorporates evidence-based and anecdotal “results stories” during…
This regional framework has been developed to provide an integrated approach to address climate and disaster risks. The framework recognises the clear overlaps between climate change adaptation and disaster risk management, and the similar tools and resources required to address these risks at both policy and programmatic level. It provides high-le…
Water and climate change adaptation, 6:
This perspective document aims to support cooperation and decisionmaking in transboundary basins on a range of relevant or emerging issues related to climate change, and addresses adaptation to possible impacts of climate change on flood and drought occurrences, water quality and health related aspects as well a…
IDB working paper series # IDB-WP-124:
This paper summarizes the state of the economic literature examining the aggregate impact of disasters. The paper reviews the main disaster data sources available, discusses the determinants of the direct effects of disasters, and distinguishes between short- and long-run indirect effects. The paper then examines…
Oxfam briefing paper 144:
This report briefly evaluates the humanitarian response so far, the continuing crisis, and the challenges that lie ahead. It urges for a momentum to be carried forward to reduce vulnerability and poverty through the provision of disaster resistant housing, significant pro-poor land and agriculture reforms, building good quali…
This document presents six resolutions and conclusions of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly related to different subjects, including post-disaster reconstruction and rehabilitation in Haiti, and the link between poverty and natural disasters. It urges the EU to work with the Haitian authorities to establish a disaster prevention and mitigation mec…
This topic guide on mainstreaming environment and climate change into humanitarian action is intended for Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Livelihoods Advisers in the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and other development professionals. It is presented in 4 main sections and includes a glossary, reference list/bibliography, lis…
This book examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. In light of the recent debate on climate change and the possible effects of such a change upon increasing frequency and magnitude of extreme environmental events, this publication overviews various policy and…
This book seeks to provide the analytical tools needed to enhance national capacity for disaster response. The editors and authors begin with an overview that summarizes key lessons learned form the six country case studies in the volume. Next, they outline the data needs that arise at different stages in the disaster response and explore the humanitari…
This summary reports on the agendas and priorities for disaster risk reduction based on the outcomes of regional conferences and forums that took place worldwide in 2010 and 2011. These outcomes were also considered for the agenda of the third session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2011.
Non-official, non-UN language translations:
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 outlines seven clear targets and four priorities for action to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risks: (i) Understanding disaster risk; (ii) Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk; (iii) Investing in disaster reduction…
This paper builds on the hypothesis that a successful post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR) needs to better address underlying risk factors over a long timeframe and engage directly more pertinent actors such as local government leaders and the private sector. The paper explores the possible priority issues (the "substance") that should…
Global facility for disaster reduction and recovery: annual report 2007.
There are two ways to ensure a healthy future for countries and communities that are highly vulnerable to disasters: help them reduce the risks before disaster strikes and, when it does, ensure that reconstruction and recovery are long term and sustainable.
Helping governments a…