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Displaying 120 of about 1604 resultsThis study aims to achieve a comparative analysis of tendencies and experiences that stem from the relationship between disasters and conflict. It also analyses the relative success of existing relevant programming approaches adopted in-country. This comparative analysis aims to: contribute to the body of knowledge on the interactions between disaster a…
This brief describes the links between disaster risk reduction, governance, mainstreaming and development on the basis of the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015 and the 2009 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction. It presents UNDP's unique position to advance the agenda of these important areas, as well as its role and support services, i…
Working paper no. 2:
The principle aim of this research was to investigate the roles of gender and culture in child-centred disaster risk reduction (DRR). Moreover, and through participatory research, informal conversations and direct advocacy, the project team hoped to build knowledge and awareness of child-centred DRR. The research was also designed…
This document presents some solutions for mitigating earthquake hazard for new school and existing buildings, with respect to the challenges faced by each category. It describes the concept of retrofitting and explains the techniques of vulnerability assessment for novices, engineers and programme persons, illustrated with case studies. It presents the…
This book aims to explain to governments, decision makers and disaster professionals the potential uses of geoinformation technologies for reducing disaster risks and losses, based on the knowledge and experience of experts in these fields. It covers all regions of the world and all aspects of disaster risk and its management. Disasters in China, German…
Pandangan dari garis depan (Views from the frontline), Hyogo Framework of Action review at local perspectives:
This review is included in the project 'Views from the Frontline' as a follow up initiative of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). It presents a review of the HFA implementation in several regions of Indonesia: Aceh, Nias, Central Jav…
Good practice in action:
This publication outlines good practices, providing practical case studies of successful disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation projects implemented by ACT members or their partners around the world. The guide includes 14 case studies, which describe local projects that range from renewable energy…
Indonesia rising - Policy priorities for 2010 and beyond:
This brief addresses the vulnerability to multiple climate change hazards, such as more intense rainfall and sea-level rise, of economically productive areas and their adverse effects on food security, health, water resources, farming and coastal livelihoods, and forest and marine biodiversity.…
Case study:
This paper advocates for decisions to be made and programmes designed in order to strengthen a community’s capacity to cope with the impact of disasters and to reduce their vulnerability to future hazards and shocks during the early stages of an emergency response after a disaster strikes. It emphasizes awareness of the importance of earth…
Final report:
This document reports on the conference convened in Jeju, Republic of Korea, on 3-6 December 2008, aimed at discussing and exchanging information and experiences on the following issues: (i) awareness of the impacts of climate change in island and coastal ecosystems; (ii) climate change research, adaptation and mitigation, and the use of…
This book addresses disaster preparedness in developing countries as an important contribution to climate change adaptation, asserting that tropical storms and other weather-related extreme events like heavy rainfall and landslides will increase further. It aims to support developing countries, who are expected to suffer more from the consequences of cl…
Jakarta - When the Ciliwung River breached its banks in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, in January, Abdul Majid rushed to move his family and belongings upstairs.
“When I knew the flood was going to be large, I moved all of my merchandise to the roof of the building to avoid losing it all again,” said the 50-year-old Majid, who runs a small kiosk on the…
"In 2010 alone, over 42 million people were displaced by disasters," across the globe, the President said at the opening ceremony in the State Palace, reports Tempo Interactive. "We must safeguard Millennium Development Goals gains from setbacks from natural disasters," he added.
He further added that "disaster resilience should be made as one of the n…
SEAMEO-Japan Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has just announced the winners of their competition for ‘Education for Disaster Risk Reduction,' reports Open Equal Free. Secretary Br. Armin Luistro of the Philippines-based Illiranan Elementary School, which was given the second prize for its Disaster Education Programme and School and Community…
"Pesan Dari Samudra" ("Message From the Ocean") is a 76-minute feature film made by renowned Indonesian filmmakers Mira Lesmana and Riri Riza and funded by the Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR), an initiative from the Australian Red Cross.
“AIFDR was pleased to support this film as it explains what to do, and what not to do, i…