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Displaying 15 of about 233 resultsNEW YORK, 23 September 2014 – Software developers from around the world were recognized today at the UN Climate Summit for their ingenuity in devising life-saving apps for use in reducing the impact of extreme weather events on cities and coastal communities.
Entries to the Esri Global Disaster Resilience App Challenge included apps which allow communi…
AUCKLAND, 22 May 2014 - Australia’s Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) organization was born out of a desire to share lessons learned after Cyclone Larry in 2006 and it has been doing that every year since in unique style through its annual conferences.
“We are the only organization in the world dedicated to improving public communications in d…
A Trilateral Expert Meeting on Disaster Loss Data and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Technology Sharing will be held from 26 to 28 March 2014 in Jeju, Republic of Korea. China, Japan and Korea have previously issued a Trilateral Joint Declaration on Disaster Management Cooperation and agreed to boost regional cooperation in the key areas of technology, i…
Also known as 'Resilient Cities 2014,' this Forum is organized by ICLEI– Local Governments for Sustainability and the World Mayors Council on Climate Change, and co-sponsored by UN-HABITAT, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The…
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake, it is time to ask the question, “Is California better prepared for a catastrophic event?” and “Are there new technology solutions that can make a difference in saving lives and property?”.
Since the Loma Prieta event, California’s population, physical infrastructure, and GDP, have all i…
The main goal of this conference is to disseminate knowledge and to share expertise and experiences in geospatial sciences on all aspect of applications. It also aims to build linkage between local and international professionals in this field with industries.
The primary objective of the IGRSM2014 is to gather professionals and industry experts from t…
UNISDR and WMO started in May 2012 the joint implementation of the project 'Building resilience to disasters in the Western Balkans and Turkey'. The project is supported by the European Commission DG Enlargement through the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA). The beneficiaries are Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of…
Challenge Description
Coastal communities are becoming increasingly vulnerable to the risk of damage and danger from flooding. We only have to remember the recent impact of Hurricane Sandy on communities in the northeast to see the potential damage that a single storm can cause. Your challenge is to create tools and provide information so communities c…
LocationBolsenaDescriptionThe Tulane University's Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy is proud to offer three Summer Institute courses in Italy.
The courses present essential elements of Food Security policy and programming. By taking these courses, students will broaden their understanding of food systems, issues of food availability, access and ut…
The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) is seeking to hire a short term consultant as Information Management in Emergencies Specialist with experience in training delivery to prepare learning materials for and serve as the lead facilitator of the Information Management Course that will be conducted for Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) staff in…
Emerald Group Publishing is looking to recruit a new Book Series Editor(s) to take over the editorship of Community Environment and Disaster Risk Management
About the Series
The series is a collection of thematic book volumes, presenting contemporary scholarship relating to global environment and approaches to disaster risk reduction. As people and co…
Oxfam in Bangladesh on behalf of NARRI Consortium is going to hire consultants or consulting company to conduct an end-line study of DIPECHO VII Action Plan Project implemented by NARRI Consortium Members including Oxfam in different urban and rural areas of Bangladesh.
The End-Line Study is to review the DIPECHO VII Programme performance implemented b…
Help create policies that will save lives across Mongolia. Working with the nation’s peak body for disaster management, you will ensure that policies and frameworks are supported by best practice tools and international standards.
This is a volunteer assignment under the Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program, an Australian…
Background
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) was established in 1986 to support the advancement of safe communities and sustainable development, through implementing programs that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific. ADPC’s well-established networks with government line agencies and strong partne…
This report investigates the decision-making challenge and identifies the strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s approach to disaster data and research. It recommends a way forward to support Australia as it designs a more sustainable and comprehensive national approach to making communities safer and more resilient.This report builds on previous work…