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USA: Storm's toll sharpens definition of 'resiliency'

By Jennifer Allen [...] Researchers, nonprofit environmental groups, state agencies and others are set to meet for two days next month to discuss coastal climate risks and management strategies to better prepare for storms like Florence.  [...] The summit is being held in response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 80 signed last fa…
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Call for nominations: UN Sasakawa Award for disaster reduction

2009 Sasakawa award call for nominations now open Nominations are now open for the 2009 Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction. Nominees should be individuals and institutions from around the world who have contributed to building the resilience of nations and communities to natural hazards through innovative practices and outstanding initiatives. Nomin…
Training event
In person
28 October 2011 - 29 October 2011
Dhaka

Basic training course on disaster management

Course contents • Basic terminology on Disaster Risk Reduction: hazard, disaster, risk, vulnerability, capacity, coping capacity, disaster risk reduction, disaster risk management, mitigation, preparedness, prevention, early warning, recovery, response, emergency management • Hazards in Bangladesh: Flood, cyclone, tornado, river bank erosion, earthquak…

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