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Displaying 105 of about 1721 results… examine crucial developments in the area of flooding and risk management. With the introduction of the Flood and Water … and future regulatory guidance on flooding and flood risk management Clarifying the Regulatory Backdrop Opening … remarks from the Chair and a look at planning and flood risk Examining current and future regulatory guidance on …
… There is an increased risk of a future major earthquake in an area that straddles … David Rothery from Open University highlights advances in risk identification and monitoring, and the benefits of … of northern India," he said. … There is an increased risk of a future major earthquake in an area that straddles …
… The World Risk Index has classified Vanuatu, Tonga, the Philippines, … the Solomon Islands and Guatemala as the most at risk of disasters according to AlertNet. Peter Mucke, … of Alliance Development Works, declares that 'The World Risk Report shows the need to focus in the future more on …
… Tribune, Kathimerini, the Greek government's Seismic Risk Assessment Program for public buildings, has not … other public facilities have been checked, as the seismic risk assessments are not mandatory. "Greece is one of the … Tribune, Kathimerini, the Greek government's Seismic Risk Assessment Program for public buildings, has not …
… devastating earthquake, they face added risks, related to climate. Currently, about 1.2 million Haitians are without … the Earth Institute's International Research Institute for Climate and Society discuss some of the risks. Q: What is … too far, it’s very important we define what we mean by “risk”. Simply put, risk has two components: hazards and …
… C. Aquino Jr., to allow the use of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund for prevention and … all infrastructure projects should be risk-sensitive and climate-smart and to “assess safety of public infrastructure … to better ensure the protection of my citizens against climate risks.” … GENEVA, 7 May 2012 - Mayors from across the …
… These preliminary Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines (“Guidelines”) provide … step-by-step instructions on how to supplement historic climate data with specific, regional, forward-looking climate data in the design of infrastructure and buildings. …
… continue to deal with the challenges and opportunities of climate change. This includes adaptation – working in … continue to deal with the challenges and opportunities of climate change. This includes adaptation – working in …
This publication raises the question of protecting schools physically, for the role that they play in the community, that goes beyond just providing a place for teachers and students for a few hours each day. As community centres for social and cultural activities and meetings it is being recognized that special attention is needed to build new schools…
… This publication of the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Consortium (NRRC) outlines (2011 version), … the five flagship areas of immediate action for disaster risk management in Nepal: - School and hospital safety - … Koshi river basin - Integrated community based disaster risk reduction/mangement - Policy/Institutional support for …
According to the New York Times, preventive measures will minimize damage from 'natural' disasters, stress World Bank officials in their report Natural hazards, unnatural disasters. Much depends on how effectively countries prepare for disasters, including installing early warning systems and builds strong infrastructure, officials say as the Indian gov…
… - "Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century" has just been published … K. Jha, who leads the World Bank programme for disaster risk management in east Asia and the Pacific. "If I had to … - "Cities and Flooding: A Guide to Integrated Urban Flood Risk Management for the 21st Century" has just been published …
This introductory course familiarizes development practitioners with contemporary concepts and practices in disaster management and discusses the paradigm shift from re-active to pro-active approaches in this cross cutting field of development.
US military installations are facing a potentially staggering expansion of dangerous heat over the coming decades. This interactive map identifies the average number of days per year above a 100°F heat index that are projected to occur at military bases in the contiguous US with more than 1,000 active duty and reserve service members.
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… recognising their own risks and resources and developing a risk reduction action plan to be implemented by their own initiatives. The process starts with Urban Risk Assessment (URA) involving the community members from … of the community stakeholders in different disaster risk reduction initiatives. This approach is contributing to …