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This research report is concerned with the purpose of disseminating experience and lessons learned from the East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (EJET) to help strengthen disaster resilience of disaster prone regions in Japan and the world. It focuses on different aspects of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and environmental management.

This brochure illustrates lessons and challenges learned from UNDP activities in disaster risk reduction (DRR), recovery and reconstruction. Its goal is to further the understanding of the role of UN agencies, including the UNDP, and the role of the

This act creates provisions for dealing with the management of state emergencies and rescues. Specific disaster risk reduction provisions include: article 5(a) which defines prevention in relation to an emergency, and includes the identification of

An act to establish strategies and systems for the management of emergencies. Section 27 of the act deals with recovery operations. Other sections dealing with functions related to disaster risk management include section 9(1)(g), section 15, section 22(1

This law prescribes the basics for the organization of seismic protection in the Republic of Armenia and regulates the provisions connected with them. Specific disaster risk reduction provisions include: chapter 4 which covers assessment and reduction of

This agreement establishes a framework for both Canada and the United States to strengthen cooperation in order to more effectively prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate such events. Specific provisions related to

This report presents a system-level mapping and analysis of the performance of international humanitarian assistance. Section 4.3.2 focuses on preparedness, disaster risk reduction and the rise of resilience. This section highlights positives and

The Indian disaster report 2011 repors 14 States and one Union Territory reported damage to various disasters like cyclonic storms, heavy rains, floods, landslides, earthquakes, etc. in varying degrees,During the year 2011-12.