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Defusing disaster - reducing the risk : calamity is unnatural
IFRC, 2007This document addresses the risks that hazards bring as a Red Cross and Red Crescent priority. It presents their grassroots presence as an opportunity to tap into local knowledge, help communities identify the dangers they face, assess their capacities and vulnerabilities, and come up with solutions.
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Available online: http://preventionweb.net/go/2288
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Published by: IFRC ; 2007This document addresses the risks that hazards bring as a Red Cross and Red Crescent priority. It presents their grassroots presence as an opportunity to tap into local knowledge, help communities identify the dangers they face, assess their capacities and vulnerabilities, and come up with solutions.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free) (ill.)Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Capacity development ; Multi-hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS)
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World Meteorological Organization (WMO) ; M.C. Wong ; C.Y. Lam ; Haleh Kootval
Published by: WMO ; 2005Collection(s) and Series: WMO/TD- No. 1292; PWS- No. 13
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copyTags: Guidelines ; Natural hazards ; Extreme weather event ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Service Delivery Division (SDD)
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Denmark national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Denmark - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Denmark, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Denmark national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
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Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/30899_denmarkyokohamareportcombined.pdf
Event: World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction (23-27 May 1994; Yokohama, Japan)
Published by: Denmark - government ; 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Denmark, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Flood ; Denmark
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Dominican Republic national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Dominican Republic, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as cyclone, flood, tsunami, earthquake and wild fire. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Dominican Republic national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
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Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/30900_dominicanrepublicyokohamareport.pdf
Event: World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction (23-27 May 1994; Yokohama, Japan)
Published by: Dominican Republic - government ; 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Dominican Republic, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as cyclone, flood, tsunami, earthquake and wild fire. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Tropical cyclone ; Flood ; Earthquake ; Tsunami ; Wildfire ; Dominican Republic
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Norway national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Norway - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Norway, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, wild fire, land slide, avalanche and tsunami. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Norway national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
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Available online: http://www.preventionweb.net/files/30957_norwayyokohamareportcombined.pdf
Event: World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction (23-27 May 1994; Yokohama, Japan)
Published by: Norway - government ; 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Norway, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, wild fire, land slide, avalanche and tsunami. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free)Tags: Natural hazards ; Disaster Risk Management (DRM) ; Avalanche ; Flood ; Landslide ; Tsunami ; Wildfire ; Norway
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Botswana national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Botswana - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Botswana, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as drought and insect infestation. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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British Virgin Islands national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in British Virgin Islands, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as hurricane, earthquake, tsunami, land slide and flood. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Bulgaria national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Bulgaria - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Bulgaria, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood, landslide and wildfire. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Burkina Faso national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Burkina Faso, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, wild fire, drought and insect infestation. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Cameroon national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Cameroon - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Cameroon, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood and release of toxic gas. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Canada national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
RSC, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Canada, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, wild fire, earthquake, land slide and volcano. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Bermuda national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Bermuda - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Bermuda, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, flood, volcanic eruption, tornado, wildfire and hurricane. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Colombia national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Colombia - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Colombia, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, volcano, tsunami, storm, land slide and flood. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Cook Islands national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Cook Islands, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as drought, tsunami and cyclone. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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Cost Rica national report prepared for the IDNDR mid-term review and the 1994 World Conference on Natural Disaster Reduction
Costa Rica - government, 1994This report presents the institutional and legal framework for disaster risk reduction in Costa Rica, and describes its common disaster risks and natural hazards, such as flood, land slide, earthquake and volcano. It outlines the strategies, plans, projects and activities related to disaster prevention and risk management.
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