This scoping study explores how ‘platforms’--in the form of intermediary organisations, networks, alliances and temporary coalitions--support the private sector’s engagement in humanitarian action, from disaster risk reduction (DRR) and preparedness
The specific objectives for this study are: to assess the extent and nature of crisis experience in small firms; to identify planning and preparedness mechanisms and to assess how small firms have adapted; to assess the impact of Canterbury earthquakes on small firms’ operations inside and outside the ‘impact zone’; to assess the awareness of potential threats to business continuity planning for future events.
New Zealand Centre for Research into Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
This research aims to develop a new model for disaster risk management funding in South Africa which included both disaster reduction and disaster relief and recovery components. It states that the current funding model for disaster risk reduction within
African Centre for Disaster StudiesNorth-West UniversityFinancial and Fiscal Commission
El objetivo general de este programa es mejorar la capacidad de respuesta de la sociedad ante las amenazas y riesgos generados por el cambio climático por medio de la aplicación de instrumentos de gestión del territorio. Este documento sintetiza las acciones a realizar en el eje de Adaptación y Mitigación al Cambio Climático.
The policy covers the broad subjects of vulnerability assessment, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery, which constitute “comprehensive disaster management”.
This book was published for launch at the third Session of Global Platform for Disaster Reduction (GPDR) and it is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk ReductionTudor Rose
The strategy aims at outlining a vision, strategic priorities and core areas of implementation for disaster risk reduction in the Arab region, as well as to enhancing institutional and coordination mechanisms, and monitoring arrangements to support the
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 report elaborates a new framework for the engagement of the Engineering & Construction industry sector during the phases of relief, recovery and prevention as a result of 'natural disasters'.
This publication is a collection of contributions from presentations given at the International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2008 aimed at underlining the importance of strong links between the risk management community and the public and