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Displaying 60 of about 789 resultsThis practical, interactive workshop will provide participants with an opportunity to test a variety of communication preparedness tools, as well as gain an understanding of some of the specific opportunities and challenges presented by different media and technology platforms used to support two-way communication with affected populations.
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What can communities do for themselves and how can they maintain basic functions and structures during a disaster and then recover after the event is the focus of the workshop on Communities Resilience During and After Disasters organised by the EU-funded PPRD South Programme in Madrid from 12 to 15 September 2011.
More than 40 experts working in the N…
A one-day conference to coincide with the UN International Day for Disaster Reduction.
Key note speaker: Andrew Maskrey, Senior Coordinator for the UNISDR Global Assessment Report on Disaster Reduction The aim of this one-day conference is to create an environment in which the UK 'disasters community', whether from private sector, academia, non-governm…
Contexte et principe
Les lois « risques » du 30 juillet 2003 et « modernisation de la sécurité civile » du 13 août 2004, confèrent aux collectivités territoriales de nouvelles responsabilités quant à la gestion des risques majeurs et des catastrophes, et notamment sur le plan de l'information préventive et de la protection de la population. Un certain…
This initiative builds on the successes of the WMO/GWP associated programme on flood management which over the last 10 years has championed the integrated approach to flood management. The lessons learned and the experiences of this joint programme will inform the development of a proposed new programme on integrated drought management. Potential partne…
Minimising risks is one of the most important purposes in disaster management. This track will meet the broad objectives and interests of ISCRAM and would include such topics as Human-Computer Interfaces (HCIs), Risk Perception Analysis and Management.
Risk perception can be considered as a fundamental element for the behaviour towards risks and for th…
In recent years, advancements in technologies have made it possible for virtual communities such as OpenStreetMap, Ushahidi, Sahana, CrisisMappers, Virtual Disaster Viewer, Google MapMaker and INSTEDD to provide increasing support to disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts. Important cornerstones of this virtual effort are the possibility t…
This National Review summarizes the efforts, made between 2009-2011 by the National Directorate General for Disaster Management of the Ministry of the Interior, as the national focal point of ISDR for the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), in order to reduce adverse effects of disasters.
The report outlines the Hungarian national c…
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is the second most disaster-prone region in the world. Some 152 million people have been affected by 1,205 disasters (2000-2019).
Although many hazards are cyclical in nature, the hazards most likely to trigger a major humanitarian response in the region are sudden onset hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes and…
Job reference: C&P401
Oxfam Purpose
To work with others to overcome poverty and injustice.
Team Purpose
To work with the media to influence decision makers, opinion formers and supporters in order to campaign against poverty and injustice. The Oxfam GB Media Unit is a high performing team that is at the heart of achieving the organisation's campa…
Background
Plan is a global children's charity that works with children in the world's poorest countries to help them build a better future. A future you would want for all children, your family and friends. For over 70 years Plan has been taking action and standing up for every child's right to fulfil their potential by, for example,
- giving childre…
The Cooperation & Development Center (CODEV) at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) is searching for a dynamic intern to assist in the preparation of its massive open online course (MOOC) on disaster risk reduction (DRR).
The intern will contribute to various phases of MOOC development such as course design, creation, and delivery.…
Emerald Group Publishing is looking to recruit a new Book Series Editor(s) to take over the editorship of Community Environment and Disaster Risk Management
About the Series
The series is a collection of thematic book volumes, presenting contemporary scholarship relating to global environment and approaches to disaster risk reduction. As people and co…
Job purpose
Support the work of UNESCO’s Section on Earth Sciences and Geo-Hazards Risk Reduction. Contribute to the development, implementation and administration of the Section’s projects and programmes, with a focus on UNESCO Global Geoparks.
Responsibilities
Update and improve the GIS database of the UNESCO Global Geoparks, extract valuable geo…
Mission : Vous contribuerez à la définition des projets recherche d’ACF France dans le domaine de la Réduction des Risques de Désastres et Changement climatique, plus particulièrement vous serez en charge de :
1. Développer une réflexion « Recherche » sur le changement climatique et la réduction des risques de catastrophes, en lien avec les domaines d’…