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Displaying 6 of about 6 resultsThis Guide has been created to provide advice on useful strategies for implementing the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters (HFA). It represents a distillation of the wealth of experience that exists throughout the world on how to manage and reduce disaster risks. The Guide can help state…
This book provides guidance, policy orientation and inspiration, as well as serving as a reference for lessons on how to reduce risk and vulnerability to hazards and to meet the challenges of tomorrow. It is intended for people who have an interest in and practice disaster risk management and sustainable development.
Natural hazards can affect anyone,…
LocationBaton Rouge, USA.DegreeBA in Liberal Arts.DescriptionThe Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University offers concentration in Disaster Science and Management. As an interdisciplinary programme it provides students interested in the public, not for profit, and private sectors with a broad understanding of the nature and impact…
LocationWaltham, Massachusetts, USA.DegreeBachelor of Science ( BS)DescriptionIn this degree program, educational coursework has been developed for each of three key concepts; hazard, risk, and disaster of environment management. This is a 147 credit program distributed into major courses, support courses, naval science courses and Sea terms and industr…
This book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction that responds to the need for identifying good practices and sharing experiences and information, identified by many - including Governments - during the preparatory process for the World Conference on Disaster Reduction (WCDR). It highlights efforts and practices being und…
This manual has two broad aims: first, to promote the proper and dignified management of dead bodies, and second, to maximize their identification. Following disasters, implementing simple measures early on can significantly improve the opportunity for successful identification. However, after the majority of disasters the immediate management of human…