This handbook demonstrates how to combat natural disasters in tourist areas and mitigate their impacts. It guides the reader through disaster onset to post-disaster reconstruction and the relaunching of a tourist destination. It considers hazards such as
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)World Tourism Organization
This report covers the damage and losses in key sectors following Typhoon Haima in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The report also provides a strategic framework for Disaster Risk Management and recovery.
Lao People's Democratic Republic - governmentUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
This report outlines the damage and loss estimates, social and economic impacts, and proposed strategies for resilient recovery and reconstruction planning in the aftermath of the 2011 Thailand Floods.
Thailand - governmentGlobal Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)United Nations - Headquarters
This Joint Rapid Assessment presents an assessment of the damage and loss following the 2011 earthquake in Bhutan. A framework for early recovery, reconstruction, and disaster risk reduction is also presented in the latter section of this Assessment.
Bhutan - governmentGlobal Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)United Nations - Headquarters
This document reports on the third annual Emergency Preparedness Forum (EPF III), which was organised by the Emergency Preparedness Section (EPS) of the Emergency Services Branch (ESB), to bring together OCHA colleagues dealing with preparedness in the
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
This journal focuses on the environment and disaster related issues in the Asian region. It provides a forum to communicate research findings, not only through academic research, but also incorporating field based action research. It aims to establish
This concept paper addresses the partnerships of United Nations agencies, funds, and programmes and the links between emergency response, recovery and development. It highlights the importance of disaster risk reduction as a major adaptation strategy that
World Food ProgrammeUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)United Nations Office for Project ServicesUnited Nations Children's Fund (Global Headquarters, New York)United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)
This report briefly evaluates the humanitarian response so far, the continuing crisis, and the challenges that lie ahead. It urges for a momentum to be carried forward to reduce vulnerability and poverty through the provision
This report assesses progress across programmes and projects to ensure UNDP India remains well aligned to changes in the social, economic and political environment to help address the country’s development challenges. It includes capability enhancement
This paper presents the achievements of a pilot project aiming to reinforce Bogotá's ability to manage 'natural' disasters on a grand scale and develop a policy framework for the planning of early recovery efforts during these events.