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Displaying 204 of about 204 resultsThe country "will continue being one of the countries in the world suffering more the consequences of these phenomena, mainly due to the increase of the strength and frequency of the hurricanes affecting our region," said President Felipe Calderon yesterday, requesting fellow-citizens to "help to prevent and avoid the fatal consequences of the natural p…
The provincial government of Albay have set up institutions to cope with climate change, engaging communities in protecting the environment, limiting potential damage from flooding, strong typhoons and volcanic eruption, according to the Chinese-based, Xinhua.
This book, consisting of two parts, the theory of Total Disaster Risk Management (TDRM) and good practices for disaster risk management, was compiled for the purpose of promoting TDRM as a comprehensive approach to disaster risk reduction worldwide.
It was published for the UN World Conference on Disaster Reduction (held in Kobe, Japan 18-22 January 20…
On October 25, 1998, Hurricane Mitch, the fourth most intense Atlantic Ocean hurricane on record, slammed into the Central American coastline. This report compiled by the USGS compiles a wide variety of data and information in Nicaragua including detailed maps, aerial photographs of key areas, damage inventories, and continued assessment of potential fl…
PS News reports on Geoscience Australia's researchers work in helping developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region to create safer communities. During a technical workshop, geoscientists taught 40 representatives from 13 developing nations to use a range of hazard and risk modelling tools, enabling them to develop hazard maps and impact scenarios for…
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…
By Mami Mizutori
Twenty years after Hurricane Mitch claimed thousands of lives across Central America, it is now common practice for the countries of the Americas to come together every two years to discuss prevention and how to build resilience to extreme events, both weather and non-weather related.
On this occasion, they will gather in Cartagena, C…
GENEVA, 10 October 2018 – The last twenty years have seen a dramatic rise of 151% in direct economic losses from climate-related disasters, according to a report released today by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction in advance of International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13.
In the period 1998-2017, disaster-hit countries reported direc…
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TikTok Influencers, top West Indian cricketers and music stars are joining arms as the new “disaster fighters”, a team of influential figures, to disseminate informational messages on fighting the impact of hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, COVID-19 and other hazards.
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A TikTok Challenge #MakeAPlan will also be launched to inspire…