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Displaying 90 of about 371 resultsThis brochure summarises the current and expected future climate in Niue, based on the latest emissions scenarios and climate models. It updates the original "Current and future climate of Nuie" brochure published in 2011 (available in both English and Niuean).The content of this brochure is the result of a collaborative effort between the Nuie Dep…
This publication updates the original Current and future climate of the Federated States of Micronesia brochure published in 2011. The information in this publication, and research conducted by PACCSAP, builds on the findings of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, and uses new emissions scenarios and climate models. This brochure contains a summary o…
This publication updates the original Current and future climate of the Fiji Islands brochure published in 2011. The information in this publication, and research conducted by PACCSAP, builds on the findings of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, and uses new emissions scenarios and climate models. This brochure contains a summary of climate projecti…
This document represents the Government of Nauru’s response to the risks to sustainable development posed by climate change and disasters. It identifies immediate priorities relating to climate change adaptation (CCA) and disaster risk reduction (DRR), in order to clearly articulate these for all government ministries, state owned enterprises, the priva…
InterMET Asia brings together the global weather and climate industry and end user community with a senior audience from more than 30 countries under one roof. This is the third edition in the successful annual series, and is part of a cooperation framework of the World Bank, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the World Meteorolog…
This 5 day workshop will work on the planning and design of a pilot project on impact-based forecasting for Mauritius.
Presentation topics include:
Meteorological and hydrological hazards and their impacts;
Existing forecasting and warning services;
Disaster reduction activities
How stakeholders cope with hazards that affect their day-to-day…
2015 will be an exciting year for the conference. As the theme suggests, this forum will be the first checkpoint for reporting on the progress made after two years of the implementation of the 2014-2024 Caribbean Comprehensive Disaster Management Strategy. Consequently, a number of new initiatives will be unveiled. These include the Monitoring, Evaluati…
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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization, with 190 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary se…
UNU-EHS Working Paper Series, No. 9:
This article presents several multi-scale case studies from islands around the world to offer a historically informed review of the cultural, environmental, political and economic systems and influences on island resilience. The discussion then shifts to the current state of vulnerable island populations, ecosystems…
This report explains the breadth of barriers facing businesses, in light of global estimates showing that the costs of climate change adaptation in developing countries will far exceed the public sector’s financial resources. These barriers include access to information and finance, technical capacity, and policy. The report emphasizes that to maintain…
In Spanish
Migración, Medio Ambiente y Cambio Climático: Serie de Notas de Políticas, Número 7, Vol. 1, Noviembre de 2015:
Los flujos migratorios siempre han caracterizado la historia de la República Dominicana. La migración interna es un fenómeno significativo en el país. Sin embargo, aunque la República Dominicana sea uno de los países con mayor vul…
This report analyses Tonga’s legal and policy framework regulating international assistance in the event of a disaster using the Guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance (also known as the “IDRL Guidelines”) as a basis for review. The report also uses the Model Act for the F…
This report looks at the public financial management of natural disasters in seven Pacific Island Countries (the Cook Islands, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu) to build understanding of the existing Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance (DRFI) tools in use in the Pacific and to identify gaps where engagement co…
This report analyses the institutional and legal framework of the Dominican Republic with regard to the international assistance in the event of disasters. It summarizes the findings and recommendations of a “Technical assistance project for the facilitation and regulation of international humanitarian assistance in Dominican Republic” which was aimed a…
This publication documents achievements of Plan International’s Child Centred Climate Change Adaptation programme, aimed at building the awareness of children and their communities about climate change and disaster risk reduction, and to empower them to be active participants in adaptation efforts.
The publication features case studies and valuable les…