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Displaying 15 of about 72 resultsA declaration by the Mayors and Local Government representatives together with National Government Officials emphasizing the importance of reducing disaster risk in Arab cities, in which the participants of the First Arab conference for disaster risk reduction recognize the vulnerability Arab cities and towns to disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes,…
The Climate Change Regional Policy Dialogue on "How to Mainstream Climate Change Adaptation into a Country's Priority Sectors of Action" aims at promoting the dialogue and sharing of experiences between experts and practitioners. One of the main topics to be addressed is sea level rise impacts and adaptation measures. This event will be coordinated with…
The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
The progress report assesses current national strategic priorities with regard to the implementation of disaster risk reduction actions, and establi…
The Sectoral Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan for the Fisheries Sector (Fisheries SASAP) 2018-2028 seeks to strengthen the sustainability of Saint Lucia’s fisheries and fishery-dependent businesses and the security of fisheries-dependent livelihoods under a changing climate. The Fisheries SASAP, funded with the support of the United States In-Co…
This document offers a general overview of the 'natural' sudden climate disasters status in the Arab region (with case studies from several countries under consideration), and provides linkage between disaster reduction and natural resources management, land-use planning, climate change adaptation and environmental protection.
It is intended to be used…
The Government of Tuvalu and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has today signed an agreement to continue to partner on climate change adaptation work in Tuvalu. This marks the commencement of the second climate change adaptation project in Tuvalu that responds to adaptation priorities outlined in the Tuvalu National Adaptation Programme of…
The government of Guyana is looking into the possibilities of cultivating rice and other crops in the interior savannah, reports Alertnet. As sea levels rise due to the climate change, the areas of agricultural lands in the low-lying coastlands decrease, posing a food security and environmental hazard issue.
“We are observing the cropping pattern and w…
Lors d'un colloque sur le réchauffement climatique se déroulant le 12 décembre, des scientifiques de plusieurs pays ont rappelé que certaines des 118 îles de Polynésie française sont menacées de disparition en raison de la montée des eaux, rapporte Météo France.
"La sécurité civile et la sécurité alimentaire sont en jeu, et nous préparons un plan clima…
This study addresses the high vulnerability of the Pacific developing member countries of ADB to the predicted effects of climate change, including higher sea levels, intense storm surges and cyclones, erratic rainfall patterns, and major temperature fluctuations. It identifies the effects and quantifies the costs of these adverse outcomes to the Pacifi…
This report summarizes the resilience situation in Grenada. The three islands of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique comprise the country of Grenada, which enjoys a high status on the United Nations Human Development Index. Despite this, more than 37 percent of the population falls below the poverty line and unemployment rates are high. Additionall…
The fourth Biennial SASDiR Conference will explore practices to 'avoid disaster risk creation' as a compliment to a DRR approach. The aim of the conference is to harness its broad, interdisciplinary expertise on this topic by gathering academics, practitioners and any other stakeholder in disaster risk and disaster-related fields. SASDiR mainly foc…
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This book is one of the first attempts of systematic study that analyzes the principles of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and its applicability to the modern context. It intends to become an useful reference material for decision making, research, implementation,…
Suva –Local wisdom, ownership and leadership are critical factors for effective humanitarian action in support of communities exposed and vulnerable to climate and disaster risk. Preparedness and response planning need to be more collaborative and inclusive, the Pacific Resilience Partnership (PRP) ’s webinar on ‘Local Humanitarian Action for a Res…
Geneva, 19 January - “The animals are dead. The rivers, lagoons and dams are dry. They have to move to neigbouring countries like Tanzania in search of pastures and water. As they move, they suffer from hunger and they want lie down because they’re tired from having to walk long distances”.
These are the words of Jemimah Maitei Kerenge, Maasai filmmake…
Theme: "Innovative and sustainable solutions to climate change"
Singapore is pleased to host the inaugural edition of the World Engineers Summit (WES) come September 2013. Engineers from multiple disciplines and climate change specialists from all over the world will congregate to share ideas and insights on climate change.
The week-long event will in…