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Displaying 15 of about 54 resultsIn this study, the authors explore the potentials and shortcomings of national laws in managing flood risk and increasing flood resilience in the context of climate change. They analyze 139 laws from 33 countries collected from the Climate Change Laws of the World and Disaster Law databases and underpin this with case studies to gain insights on the int…
This paper argues that there is a need for a new policy framing that Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) investment is imperative that will generate dividends for governments and society at large. Under the auspice of the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction, governments around the world and international communities are urged to develop DRR strategie…
These guidelines are intended to help Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) incorporate effective gender-sensitive and inclusive approaches into their disaster management strategies when assisting communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
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This report forms part of a series of reports on climate law and policy for judges in Asia and the Pacific which seeks to (i) share environmental and climate jurisprudence from Asia and the Pacific, contributing to global knowledge on regional climate law and litigation; (ii) provide a comprehensive benchbook and tool kit for judges, especially those fr…
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The webinar covers aspects of public health systems in the Making Cities Resilient Campaign tool – the Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities. The focus is on how the scorecard promotes a broad multi-sectoral approach to handling disaster risk reduction, including for public health emergencies.
Background:
“Preparation saves lives”. The…
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COVID-19 that is continuing to cause human tragedy, social upheaval and economic turmoil across the globe can be considered as a once-in-a-century ecological security crisis that creates an urgent need for an in-depth reflection on the relationship between human beings and nature. But striking a balance between the two will not be possible u…
Effective social protection is critical to reduce vulnerability and support timely recovery. However, to date, national systems have been too underdeveloped or not flexible enough to allow them to expand before or during emergencies. Despite these shortcomings, many countries in Asia-Pacific are relying on social protection mechanisms to respond to and…
Virtual Regional Consultation on Disaster Displacement - 19 November 2020 at 14:00-16:30 BKK time
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Forced displacement related to disasters, including the adverse effects of climate change, poses some of the biggest human rights, humanitarian and development challenges facing States and the international community in the 21st…
Since 2006, the World Meteorological Organization has been promoting the organization of Roving Seminars on Weather and Climate for Farmers in West and East Africa and in India (OMM, 2008) for drought risk management. The Roving Seminar involves entire communities of farmers in a one-day seminar with an exponential diffusion at local level. The contents…
By Antoaneta Roussi
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has appealed for US$138 million in urgent funding — half to support affected communities and half to curb the locusts’ spread. At the same time, researchers say, better monitoring is needed to predict the insects’ movement and growth, and alternatives to syneth…
By Leannem
New climate products to help improve weather and climate forecasting through the Australian Community Climate Earth System Simulators-Seasonal (ACCESS-S) model are now available to Pacific Met Services.
Across the globe climate scientists rely on sophisticated models to predict the weather and climate on a weekly, monthly and sea…
THE SNAPSHOT: In this course participants will review a list of success factors specific to disaster risk reduction and preparedness. What works under which conditions, what does not and why? Case studies will be reviewed while the course seek to expand and validate the list based on participants' experience. They will learn new ideas and aspects…
This webinar marks the 1st anniversary of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, launched at the UN Climate Summit in September 2019 by the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. It will explore the implications of COVID-19 for building resilient infrastructure and the key learnings that can be applied in the future.
This report explores multiple and protracted displacements caused by natural hazard-related disasters in Asia-Pacific, including those influenced by climate change and climate variability. The report argues that preventing protracted and/or multiple disaster displacements require a spectrum of actions, consideration of protection needs and long-term dev…
This joint report examines the potential contribution of emerging technologies and innovations to improving understanding and management of disaster risk and impacts and broadening the adoption of financial protection mechanisms. It focuses specifically on (i) developments in access to data through earth observation technology, street-level imagery, con…