Inclusion

The countries of the Region of the Americas are exposed to a large variety of natural hazards. Earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, droughts, and floods affect many of the countries of the Region and cause major disasters. The number

The Pan American Health Organization, in collaboration with the WHO Collaborating Center on Disaster Mitigation at the University of Chile, and with the support of the World Bank and the ProVention Consortium, has published comprehensive Guidelines for

Good practices and lessons learned, a publication of the “Global network of NGOs” for disaster risk reduction.

This publication is a joint effort of the Global Network of NGOs for Disaster Risk Reduction, an emerging network of national and international

This paper is an attempt to involve stakeholders and civil society in decision-making with regard to policy, planning and implementation direction in flood management issues and lays down a framework for a rational approach. It introduces the elements of

This report is a compilation of case studies and grapples with the crucial question of merging disaster management education into the broader agenda of education for sustainable development.

This manual provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies in a disaster situation.

This third book refers to a well-planned process of emergency building evacuation of the population to safe places in order to prevent and mitigate earthquake disasters in Greece.

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.