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Displaying 15 of about 116 resultsBy 2050, 3.2 million people in urban areas could be at risk from pluvial flooding, an increase of 1.2 million from 2015. It is, thus, imperative to understand existing coping strategies because such strategies play critical roles in developing adaptation strategies to climate change. Current studies demonstrate the role of indigenous knowledge (IK)—gath…
Training Book, published in an abstract version for the training of the volunteers of the cyclone preparedness program in preparedness activities. It covers subjects like analysis capacity and vulnerability, introduction to cyclones, warning signals and their meaning, evacuation planning, management process, among other things. (UNEsCO)
The preparation of this Local Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.The progress report mainly assesses the trans-boundary issues and the status and progress in the implementation of disast…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
In this brief, we examine the impact of the floods on some of the poorest people living in Mangochi and Nsanje; the extent of the damage caused to their households; and the warnings and type of assistance received. We also investigate differences in the impact of the floods on households enrolled on Concern’s Graduation programme.
Following a year of d…
Activity sheets for Grade 9-12 children aim to encourage children who have experienced a tragic event (emergencies, tornadoes, earthquakes, wars, terrorism...) to recover their enjoyment of pleasurable activities by doing them with the family, and to continue to share thoughts and feelings. It also teaches them what to do when and provides rules for hum…
Series title: Es mejor prevenir, no. 4
This issue contains a unit which should be integrated into school curricula. It explains the difference between disaster and emergency and reviews mitigation and prevention measures, as well as the various categories of vulnerability. It aims to strengthen the educational community's awareness and to plan the com…
Follow-up to "The safety Empire 1", this booklet provides 8-9 year old pupils, in a narrative way, with the same characters as in part I, knowledge about hazards and behaviour to adopt in case of emergency.
This brochure explains what necessary action should be taken in the event of an earthquake. Before an earthquake, our whole family must be prepared, and know where protected areas and those at risk are. During an earthquake, it is necessary to know what to do, whether at home, at school or in a car, and where to go to protect oneself. Instructions are g…
This document showcases a wide range of concrete examples over a decade of climate action spurred by the global Partners for Resilience (PfR) alliance. PfR aims to strengthen community resilience by integrating climate change adaptation and ecosystem management and restoration with disaster risk reduction (DRR), which they call Integrated Risk Managemen…
This edition focuses on the accomplishments in strengthening the ability of 27 remote Guatemalan communities to prepare for and respond to disasters. Among its many accomplishments, the program has facilitated the creation of a dedicated office to manage all facets of municipal risk management. The committed and trained staff members serve as liaisons t…
This document describes Save the Children's approach to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA), classifying DRR and CCA work into five main categories: (i) preparedness activities, (ii) early warning activities, (iii) mitigation activities, (iv) activities to promote resilience, and (v) activities that support communities’ ada…
This publication explores the contributions of science and technology in Asia. The first part evaluates the advancement of the science and technology in disaster risk reduction in 11 countries.
The second part of the report features 28 case studies and good practices on applying science and technology in different field of disaster risk reduction…
In 1987 and 1988, Bangladesh experienced disastrous floods from the Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers. These events stimulated considerable international interest in helping Bangladesh deal with its flood problem. In June 1989, the World Bank agreed to a request from the Government to help in coordinating the international efforts. This report outlines an A…
This booklet was elaborated as "questions & answers" between a volcanologist and a volcano. It teaches children what a volcano is, the different types of volcanoes, and their level of risk. Then prevention is featured as a game, and instructions follow to be applied in emergency situations. This booklet includes several notes for parents and teacher…