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Displaying 15 of about 22 resultsOver the years the need has surfaced for a more Caribbean focused conference on all possible disaster hazards. This conference seeks to bring together government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector for information exchange, dialogue and development of methods and practice to reduce the harmful impacts of hazards and disasters in the Cari…
Vacancy No: 2008-174-fld
Purpose of position:
Building on Strategy 2010, the Federation of the Future process establishes a clear focus for the International Federation by setting out the Red Cross/Red Crescent Global Agenda and the Framework for Action. The International Federation secretariat coordinates and supports the collective efforts of the In…
This update marks six months since a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra triggered the worst natural catastrophe in living memory. Within this relatively short period of time, a great deal has changed: the dead have been buried, the homeless have been given shelter, and the orphaned have received care and protection. Even in the hardest-hit area…
More than 400 professionals from 48 countries attended this meeting to identify lessons learned with regard to the preparedness for and response to two of the most devastating hurricanes of the last decades: Georges and Mitch. The recommendations in this document were drafted in 20 working group sessions that were coordinated by one or several of the co…
In some islands, Pandanus spp. and Suriana maritima (tassel plant) were severely affected due to salt-water intrusion caused by tsunami. In some places Calophyllum inophyllum (funa) located close to the beach died. Observations also indicated that some areas of mangrove forests are showing signs of degradation due to the tsunami’s deposition of sediment…
General functions
Under the supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), and in close coordination with the Head of Office in Gonaives, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of IOM's ongoing relief and recovery operations in response to the series of natural disasters having struck Haiti in August and September 2008. In partic…
Urgent action is required to respond to the “worst disaster in the last 100 years” to strike Haiti, the United Nations relief chief reported today, warning that aid agencies remain far short of the millions they need to help the country recover after four deadly hurricanes this year left 800 people dead and affected another 1 million.
Only 40 per cent…
For small developing countries like Jamaica and most other Caribbean islands the cost of repairs after natural disasters, which have been compounded by climate change, can negatively impact development.
This view was expressed by Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, on Friday (September 26), the eve of World Tourism Day, while he was addressing a semi…
The Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) is set to make a payout of approximately US$6.3 million to the government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, within the terms of that country's hurricane policy which was purchased at the start of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season. The funds will boost recovery efforts following the passage of Hur…
In the early stages of the tsunami disaster, regional coordination of logistics, procurement humanitarian coordination, information systems, resources allocation, and management were essential to respond to the vast needs throughout the tsunami affected areas. During the first three months of the Flash Appeal, projects were implemented in the areas of f…
In the year after the carnage, significant progress has been made in feeding and housing survivors and clearing debris from fish ponds and fields to allow farmers to resume work. Much remains to be done as emphasis shifts from relief to reconstruction and development. This booklet profiles the rebuilding of livelihoods in fisheries and agriculture in In…
Following the disaster caused by the tsunami waves following the earthquake on 26 December 2004, regional fishery organizations in the region quickly joined together to form a Consortium to Restore Shattered Livelihoods in Tsunami-devastated Nations (CONSRN). CONSRN organized a regional workshop on the rehabilitation of fisheries and aquaculture in coas…
Job purpose
Coordination to ensure high quality management of Concern’s Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Component and related contracts. Responsibility for quality documentation of project learning and impact and, through the Organisation Approaches Team, for the development of a strategy for the DRR approach across the Concern TL Programmes and to lead…
This report conveys the overarching themes of the Witt Associates’ assessment. It highlights areas where action is needed and provides some recommendations on how the business sector can help improve relief operations and reconstruction programs and assist the countries in the region in developing long-term emergency management plans to protect their fu…
One year on, the impact of the tsunami is still felt across the country, but the spirit of unity and of communities pulling together in the face of adversity continues to define the recovery efforts in the Maldives. The spirit of cooperation has seen new partnerships forged and existing partnerships strengthened. There is a common commitment to ensure t…