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This annual report presents the most comprehensive global assessment of progress to date, based on data provided by a large number of international organizations within and outside the UN system. The aggregate figures in the report provide an overview of

This report describes key findings from a global survey which was designed to validate the argument that children must be engaged as a vital part of the civil society mechanism that monitors Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) progress.

This new book is a collection of writing illustrating the progress made in the area of crisis response and preparedness in action with input from policy experts and practitioners in the field. It builds on the range of views aired at the Commission's

This document assesses the Red Cross Red Crescent's work in supporting communities to rebuild their own lives after the Indian Ocean tsunami and to cope with future threats – 'natural' disasters, the effects of climate change, outbreaks of disease

This guide is intended to demonstrate the value of using built environment professionals more widely in disaster risk reduction and response. It shows how their skills and expertise can be applied at all stages of disaster management. It highlights that

This document captures good practices from the Indonesian Red Cross (Palang Merah Indonesia/PMI) risk reduction projects.

It was compiled and shared with the national disaster response agency (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana/BNPB) as PMI’s

The main objective of this training material is to build the capacity of water managers and others to develop strategies for coping with hydro-climatic disasters such as floods and drought within the context of water resources management. An added

This handbook was made to provide simple information to home owners, designers and builders, and building monitors to teach principles of good design and good construction in a natural hazard prone area. Thoroughly studied, they will also guide on whether