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Displaying 45 of about 1755 resultsThe creation of a robust network of hubs will support communities prepare for and respond to climate change and natural hazards
The Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center (Arsht-Rock) at the Atlantic Council today launches the development of a Miami-Dade County-wide strategy for Resilience Hubs. With the goal of reaching one…
Evaluación desarrollada para apoyar el diseño de políticas, programas y acciones que permitan a la Ciudad de México sobrevivir, resistir, recuperarse y adaptarse y crecer ante riesgos, tensiones crónicas, impactos actuales y futuros. Se ha desarrollado esta publicación como insumo para brindar herramientas a otras áreas del gobierno de la Ciudad de Méxi…
On Wednesday, May 29 at 8:30 the National Launch of the Global Campaign "Making Cities Resilient, My City is Getting Ready!", which brings together more than 200 cities in the Americas (San Francisco, USA , North Vancouver, Canada, and Mexico City among others) and more than 1300 in the world, will take place in Panama City, Panama.
The campaign focuse…
Jamaica is susceptible to a number of natural hazards. Coupled with factors of vulnerability and exposure, the importance of reducing disaster risk is of paramount importance. In this regard, the National Launch of the Global Campaign "Making Cities Resilient: 'My City is getting ready!'" seeks to address the needs of local governments in Jamaica…
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Local people and organizations who are most directly affected by — and often disproportionately vulnerable to — the impacts of climate change are often left out of critical decision-making processes to address them, such as the design of adaptation programs or plans. These processes tend to be top-down, with more powerful actors like funders…
This briefing note explores the strategy of Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) in urban environments. It includes two case studies from Thailand and a project in Latin America and the Caribbean. It aims to foster a common understanding of key concepts, issues and considerations to help design, plan and implement successful EbA initiatives.
Conclusio…
Delegate, Senior Disaster Risk Reduction
“The American Red Cross International Services Department (ISD) seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering around the world by responding to disasters, building safer, more resilient communities, and educating future humanitarians. In the coming years the American Red Cross will deepen and expand its program…
Background
The tragic consequences of the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January 2010 mainly stem from a lack of awareness of the seismic threat combined with the extreme vulnerability of the country’s urban centers. Haiti’s exposure to earthquakes and other natural hazards such as hurricanes, floods, landslides, or tsunamis is very high. Their imp…
The goal of BCPR’s presence in UNDP Regional Service Centers (RSCs) is to ensure substantive advice on crisis prevention and recovery (CPR) issues to all UNDP work streams. Specifically, the BCPR/RSC component provides substantive partnerships support and performs cross-practice integration and coordination functions strengthening BCPR support to UNDP C…
Vacancy no. 1100000066
Background
Established in 1959, the IDB is today the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development in LAC. It provides loans, grants, guarantees, policy advice and technical assistance to the public and private sectors of its borrowing member countries.
The IDB is looking for motiva…
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Evaluación Final
Fortalecimiento de la coordinación y las capacidades comunitarias y municipales de preparación para desastres en el Área Metropolitana de San Salvador ECHO/DIP/BUD/2008/03009, (referencia Oxfam Solidaridad SAL UC 189)
Fortalecimiento de capacidades locales de gestión de riesgos en zonas marginales del Área Metro…
Purpose of position
The regional disaster risk management delegate, in cooperation with other zone team members, has the responsibility:
1. To develop, consolidate, expand and update disaster risk management NS programmes and activities especially with local communities improving their impact through an integrated approach process of consultation, ana…
As part of the Foundation's global effort to help communities everywhere build resilience to chronic shocks and acute stresses, so that they are prepared for whatever comes their way, the National Disaster Resilience Competition Summit represents a unique opportunity for senior representative from each of the 67 eligible jurisdictions to engage with cab…
As part of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction celebrations, Peggy Keller, Director of Community Preparedness and Resilience, Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration, DC Department of Health will offer a presentation.
Through these events, SWNA aims to improve the quality of life for all residents opening to every reside…
The first-ever indoor hailstorm will be created at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Research Center on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.
The test specimen is a 20 ft x 30 ft residential style structure featuring a variety of cladding materials (roofing and siding). A car and typical outdoor furniture, toys, and accessories will be pla…