Climate Change

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2008

This paper gives an introduction to the GFDRR South-South Cooperation Program which aims to facilitate collaboration among low- and middle-income countries to mainstream disaster risk reduction and recovery, including climate change adaptation, into

World Bank, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
2009

Global facility for disaster reduction and recovery annual report 2008:

This report addresses the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR)'s activities in mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in

World Bank, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR)
2006

This brochure, while providing an overview of the global context, seeks to explain what disaster risk reduction means for the International Federation and to set out a framework to help the 185 member National societies to make communities safer and more

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
2008

This book is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and prevention strategies.

A fully illustrated, 200-page book, Risk Wise offers perspectives, case studies and

International Disaster and Risk Conferences Tudor Rose
2008

This book seeks to provide the analytical tools needed to enhance national capacity for disaster response. The editors and authors begin with an overview that summarizes key lessons learned form the six country case studies in the volume. Next, they

World Bank, the

These guidelines are oriented to the needs of the decision-makers and provide a description of the range of mitigation options that need to be considered when making efforts to reduce losses from flooding. They are designed to introduce the reader to

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
2008

Global facility for disaster reduction and recovery: annual report 2007.

There are two ways to ensure a healthy future for countries and communities that are highly vulnerable to disasters: help them reduce the risks before disaster strikes and, when it

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, the (GFDRR) World Bank, the
2006

One of the major goals of WMO, NMHSs, and their systems, programmes and activities and their partners in disaster-prevention and mitigation communities is to reduce the number of deaths, injuries and damage caused by severe weather, climate and water

World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
2005

This book examines the aspects of prevention, mitigation, and management of environmental hazards and disasters from an international perspective. In light of the recent debate on climate change and the possible effects of such a change upon increasing

Springer
2005

This book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction that responds to the need for identifying good practices and sharing experiences and information, identified by many - including Governments - during the preparatory process

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Tudor Rose

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