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The conference provides a forum to discuss the integration of hazard information into effective risk management, including:
- Applying hazard information to best practice planning
- Developing effective warning systems
- Improved response and recovery from events
- Creating resilient communities through integrating science into…
The Government of Australia signed an agreement last Friday with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to facilitate the handing over of an initial AUS$1 million for humanitarian assistance to earthquake ravaged Haiti. This was done during a visit to the Coordinating Unit by Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Philip Kentwell where he…
IOM Assists Disaster Response Exercise in Micronesia and the Marshall Islands
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) & Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) - Representatives from central and state governments, USAID, the US Coast Guard, the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), UNOCHA and diplomatic missions met in Pohnpei, Federated States o…
The manager international emergencies leads the Australian Red Cross contribution to those around the world affected by natural disasters and conflict. This includes the provision of direct financial assistance, technical assistance by Australian aid workers and/or relief equipment. The role manages support to all Australian Red Cross international emer…
Background
Under the direct guidance of the Pacific Centre Manager, the Programme Specialist (Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery) will provide strategic direction to the disaster portfolio under the Pacific Regional Crisis Prevention and Recovery Project 2008 - 2011, coordinating closely with regional stakeholders and M/COs to ensure UNDP Pacific Cen…
This report aims to explore the issue of multi-agency coordination and cooperation in disaster response from a non-government organisation (NGO) perspective by assessing the interactions between NGOs, as well as between NGOs and other stakeholders, in terms of preparedness, planning and initial deployment of personnel and resources from the NGO viewpoin…
Purpose of Workshop/ skills taught/ methodology
The purpose of the DRM workshop is to develop practical skills for humanitarian/relief practitioners who are involved in initiatives across the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) spectrum , as well as to provide knowledge of broader DRM issues and best practice scenarios.
This is a practically-based in…
Background
IAEM’s Asia-Oceania Resilience (AOR 2010) is the first conference organized specifically to bring together private and public sector professionals in security, emergency management, crisis management, business continuity management, risk management and disaster relief, focusing on Asia, Australia and New Zealand. AOR 2010 was organized not by…
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The UNDP Pacific Centre provides support to the three UNDP offices in the Pacific and through them 15 Pacific Island countries. The UNDP Pacific Centre is one of three such Centres established in the Asia Pacific region, with the other two based in Colombo and Bangkok. The UNDP Pacific Centre will focus on the small vulnerable island countr…
This collection of good practices shows how building the capacity of local institutions is key to sustaining disaster risk reduction, and demonstrates the immediate impact of local and national political commitments that institutionalise disaster risk reduction. It also showcases collaboration between local and national governments, civil society organi…