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Displaying 15 of about 35 resultsThis symposium is to conclude the three year project of “The Restoration Program from Giant Earthquakes and Tsunamis” that started in April 2005. The primary objective of the project is to propose long-term countermeasures against disasters due to giant earthquakes and tsunamis, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami. This symposium will b…
This report has been prepared in response to General Assembly Resolution 60/15 of 2 February 2006 on “Strengthening emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention in the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster”. The report provides a status update of the recovery process at the 18-month mark and seeks to identify some of the key…
This 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…
LocationFargo, NDDegreePh.D.DescriptionThe mission of NDSU's Emergency Management Program is to create a cadre of graduates with extensive theoretical and applied knowledge in emergency management who can advance the field and discipline of emergency management. The program is built on a core of emergency management and methods/theory courses to help st…
DegreeDiploma.DescriptionThe programme provides students with a fundamental understanding of Emergency Management in diverse operational environments including those of the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy Transmission, Forestry, Transportation, Agriculture and Public sector. The program enables students with broad practical skills to effectively su…
LocationFlorida, USA.DegreeCertificate.DescriptionThis certificate consists of five upper division online courses in emergency and disaster management, totalling 15 credits. An internship course, providing a practical component with a suitable organization, is also offered as an option. The course allows students to examine various emergency management…
Disasters by Design offers a way to view, study, and manage hazards in the United States that will help foster disaster-resilient communities, higher environmental quality, inter- and intragenerational equity, economic sustainability, and an improved quality of life. The volume provides an overview of what is known about natural hazards, disasters, reco…
The restoring or improving of livelihoods and health, as well as economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets, systems and activities, of a disaster-affected community or society, aligning with the principles of sustainable development and “build back better”, to avoid or reduce future disaster risk.
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,…
Planning for the City's recovery began almost immediately. First, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) voluntarily led a planning exercise that looked at short term and long term requirementsAs the recovery plan for the City, the Citywide Strategic Recovery and Rebuilding Plan (the Citywide Plan) focuses primarily on the public realm, that is, things the city…
Climate Change, Disaster Risks and Poverty Reduction:
Moving towards a common approach to reducing vulnerability
A conference exploring the inter-linkages between climate change, disaster risk and poverty reduction
Disasters caused by natural hazards continue to impact an ever increasing number of people throughout the world. Recent studies indicate th…
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…
Location
Massachusetts, USA
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Description
The programme is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and tools to be successful emergency managers in the public and private sectors of the Northwest. The program's graduates will gain the problem solving capabilities, to prepare for, respond to and recover from and…
In late December 2006, widespread flooding struck eastern and central Aceh and parts of neighbouring North Sumatra province, affecting seven Acehnese districts. Government requested that a damage assessment be carried out in affected areas to assess the damage and to better design post‐emergency assistance.
This report provides a summary of data collec…