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Disaster reduction in Africa: in ISDR Informs, issue 2
UN/ISDR, 2003This special issue looks at drought risk reduction through the lens of the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA), the global framework for disaster risk reduction. It features the excellent work being done throughout the African region and underscores the necessary holistic approach to achieve better resilience to drought in the future. This issue has been made possible by the financial contribution of ECHO.
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Available online: http://www.unisdr.org/files/8551_Issue22003englishISDRinforms1.pdf
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: UN/ISDR ; 2003This special issue looks at drought risk reduction through the lens of the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA), the global framework for disaster risk reduction. It features the excellent work being done throughout the African region and underscores the necessary holistic approach to achieve better resilience to drought in the future. This issue has been made possible by the financial contribution of ECHO.
Language(s): English; Other Languages: French
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyTags: Capacity development ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Drought ; Region I - Africa
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Framework for action - For the Implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
UN/ISDR, 2001In many parts of the world, disasters caused by natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, wildfires, tropical cyclones and associated storm surges, tsunami and volcanic eruptions have exacted a heavy toll in terms of the loss of human lives and the destruction of economic and social infrastructure, not to mention their negative impact on already fragile ecosystems. Indeed, the period between 1960 and 2000, witnessed an significant increase in the occurrence, severity and intensity of disasters, especially during the 1990s. This trend poses a major threat to sustainable ...
Framework for action - For the Implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR)
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Available online: http://www.eird.org/eng/acerca-eird/marco-accion-eng.htm
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: UN/ISDR ; 2001In many parts of the world, disasters caused by natural hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, drought, wildfires, tropical cyclones and associated storm surges, tsunami and volcanic eruptions have exacted a heavy toll in terms of the loss of human lives and the destruction of economic and social infrastructure, not to mention their negative impact on already fragile ecosystems. Indeed, the period between 1960 and 2000, witnessed an significant increase in the occurrence, severity and intensity of disasters, especially during the 1990s. This trend poses a major threat to sustainable development and therefore needs to be addressed by the international community with a sense of urgency.
While natural hazards will continue to occur, human action can either increase or reduce the vulnerability of societies to these hazards and related technological and environmental disasters by focusing on socio-economic factors determining such vulnerability. For example, population growth as well as changing demographic and economic patterns, which has led to uncontrolled urbanization, together with widespread poverty have forced large numbers of people to live in disaster-prone areas and sub-optimal shelters, thus increasing vulnerability. On the other hand, there is considerable scope for the reduction of risk through the application of disaster prevention and mitigation efforts based, for instance, on modern forecasting technology in terms of the development of early warning systems as well as improved land use settlements plans and building practices, provided that societies ensure the application of these practices in a manner consistent with the needs of sustainable development.
These considerations led the international community to launch the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR, 1990 - 1999) in order to increase awareness of the importance of disaster reduction. The experience of the Decade has prompted a major conceptual shift from disaster response to disaster reduction underscoring the crucial role of human action.Language(s): English; Other Languages: French, Spanish
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Early warning systems ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS)
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Countries & National Platforms
Countries and national platforms are key partners to implementing disaster risk reduction strategies at a country level to help build resilient communities.
Visit the countries [...] to learn about their disaster reduction activities.
Available online: http://www.unisdr.org/partners/countries
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: UN/ISDRCountries and national platforms are key partners to implementing disaster risk reduction strategies at a country level to help build resilient communities.
Visit the countries [...] to learn about their disaster reduction activities.Language(s): English
Format: DigitalTags: Natural hazards ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Region I - Africa ; Region II - Asia ; Region III - South America ; Region IV - North America, Central America and the Caribbean ; Region V - South-West Pacific ; Region VI - Europe
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Local Government Self-Assessment Tool
18 April 2012: As part of its Making Cities Resilient Campaign, the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has launched the Local Government Self Assessment Tool, to support cities in managing disaster risk. UNISDR reports that 2011 was the worst year on record for economic losses from disasters.
The tool aims to increase understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR), allowing cities to establish baselines and identify planning and investment gaps for risk reduction and climate change adaptation. According to UNISDR, the new tool has been piloted in over 20 c ...
Available online: http://www.unisdr.org/campaign/resilientcities/toolkit
United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Published by: UN/ISDR18 April 2012: As part of its Making Cities Resilient Campaign, the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) has launched the Local Government Self Assessment Tool, to support cities in managing disaster risk. UNISDR reports that 2011 was the worst year on record for economic losses from disasters.
The tool aims to increase understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR), allowing cities to establish baselines and identify planning and investment gaps for risk reduction and climate change adaptation. According to UNISDR, the new tool has been piloted in over 20 cities.
The Making Cities Resilient Campaign, launched in 2010, demonstrates local leadership and raises awareness of how efforts to reduce disaster risk are making cities safer and more resilient. The Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient include: organization and coordination of risk management; budget assignation; preparation of risk assessments; investment and maintenance of infrastructure that reduces risk; safe schools and health facilities; risk compliant building regulations and land use planning; education and training in disaster reduction; protection of ecosystems and natural buffers; early warning systems and emergency management; and the needs of survivors. As of April 2012, over 1,000 cities have joined the Campaign. (Source:iisd.org)Language(s): English
Format: DigitalTags: Capacity development ; Hazard risk assessment or analysis ; Early warning systems ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) ; Climate change ; Adaptation ; Climate policies ; Urban zone
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