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Displaying 15 of about 105 resultsThe United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the South Sinai Governorate and the League of Arab States (LAS) are organizing the 2nd Arab Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction which will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from 14-16 September 2014.
Adhering to the outcomes of the first…
Within the framework of the global consultation process surrounding the definition of the new International Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Post-2015, Barbados conducted a national consultation on 30 April 2014 at the Hilton Barbados resort. Through the national consultation, Barbados had the opportunity to present their priorities and perspective…
This act provides for the organization, functioning, powers and responsibilities of Emergency Management Cook Islands, and for the elaboration of national disaster plans.
This act provides for the organization, functioning, powers and responsibilities of the National Disaster Committee and the National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu, and for the elaboration of national and provincial disaster plans.
This act provides for the functioning and powers of the Department of Disaster Management of British Virgin Islands, and regulates the establishment of National Disaster Management Council, the functioning of emergency operations centres and shelters, the obligations of public officers and other persons, the national alert system and threatened hazard a…
This act provides for the establishment of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and regulates its structure, functions, responsibilities and activities related to disaster risk management.
This document presents the functioning of Haiti’s government agencies responsible for disaster risk management and recovery. It describes the planning process and measures to be taken related to logistics, environment protection, security, evacuation, fire fighting, health services, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
The Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement is composed of 189 national societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation is the largest network of humanitarian actors, with 100 million members and volunteers. The Red Cross in Norway has 130000 members and close to 30000 volunteers carrying out activities through t…
Présentation de l’organisation Handicap International
Handicap International (HI) est une organisation non gouvernementale, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d'exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. Créée en 1982, Handicap International est maintenant une fédération composée de 8 associations nationales (Allemagne, Belgique, Canada,…
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La délégation régionale Caraïbes – PIRAC
La délégation régionale Caraïbe de la croix-rouge française est basée en Guadeloupe. Elle est chargée de la gestion de plusieurs projets mis en œuvre par la Croix-Rouge Française en partenariat avec les Sociétés Nationales Croix-Rouge dans la zone caraïbe. Ces projets répondent aux besoins identifi…
Work with a primary school in the Whitesands area of Vanuatu to develop community awareness materials that will increase local disaster preparedness. You will help the community to prepare for diverse threats, ranging from active volcanoes to droughts to severe storms.
This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Dev…
Background:
Timor-Leste faces high levels of risks associated with natural hazards. Every year, the country suffers from localized events including, floods, landslides and strong winds. Vulnerable communities have borne the impacts of such natural hazards, which often exacerbate food insecurity. The country is also prone to earthquakes and tsunamis, wh…
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Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religi…
SPC is looking for a consultant to lead the final evaluation of the project “Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories”. This project, funded by the European Union and implemented by SPC’s Applied Geoscience and Technology Division, is now complete after 5 years of operation. Its main objective was to support the f…
A Practitioner’s perspective on disaster risk management in Latin America and the Caribbean, May 2014:
This issue highlights the physical and social challenges that Haitians face in the event of hydro-meteorological hazards and explores innovative evacuation strategies, including prototype designs, to address the complex nature of risk in the country.…