This document reports on a workshop aiming at spearheading the “whole-of-government” approach to address disasters in the Philippines. It presents lessons that have been learned from each major disaster and contribute to the continuous improvement of
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (Philippines)
This document focuses on environmental assessment, the natural starting point in the design of a project to explore natural hazards and related risk. It provides guidance in analysing the disaster risk-related consequences of potential
This is the National Policy on Disaster Management in India from 2009. India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to a large number of natural as well as man-made disasters.
This guide serves as the culmination of the Humanitarian Horizons project, a futures capacity-building initiative intended to assist the humanitarian sector prepare for the complexities of the future by enabling organizations to enhance their anticipatory
King's College LondonFeinstein International CenterTufts University
This document reports on GFDRR interventions in 2009 and its achievement in maturing into a leading global player in disaster risk reduction and sustainable recovery, a reference for knowledge sharing and capacity building in vulnerable countries, a
World Bank, theUnited Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
This third Periodic Review, produced from an analysis of data collected between 21 October and 17 November 2009 in worst-affected townships of the Ayeyarwady and Yangon Divisions, is intended to assist those who have been involved in the relief and
Synthesis of Resident Coordinator annual reports 2008:
This annual synthesis documents the work of the UN development system in countries in support of national development strategies and priorities, such as: (i) supporting disaster risk reduction; (ii)
A system-level mapping and assessment of international humanitarian assistance. Current efforts to increase humanitarian engagement and investment in disaster risk reduction (DRR) should reap future benefits in terms of improved preparedness and more timely, efficient and locally grounded responses.
Active Learning Network for Accountability and Performance
Each year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) responds to more than 200 emergencies around the world, working with governments, civil society, communities, private companies and non-governmental organizations to meet urgent needs, protect
United Nations Children's Fund (Global Headquarters, New York)
This document reports on achievements in many critical areas including child protection, education, health, livelihoods and disaster risk reduction by Save the Children as a result of their planned five-year response and recovery program in five countries