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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

GIZ
Germany
Governments

Mission

GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges. GIZ is an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. GIZ offers demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development.

Disaster Reduction Goal

Our work aims to sustainably reduce risks through disaster risk management. Preventive measures must take into account different sectors and be systematically integrated into national, regional and local development strategies.

DRR activities

Policies and Programmes in DRR

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Disaster Reduction Focal Point(s)

[email protected]

Websites

http://www.giz.de/en/
https://www.giz.de/expertise/html/4105.html
http://www.giz.de/en/workingwithgiz/9474.html

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Publication
Published on
5 October 2023
Resilient public investment: Post-Covid economic recovery in LAC
This factsheet presents findings from an analysis of 14 Latin American countries to document the SNIPs’ response to the pandemic, as well as to draw recommendations and lessons-learned for stimulating economic recovery in a resilient manner.
Publication
Published on
22 March 2022
Guide on Connecting Green Recovery and Resilience in Cities
This guide outlines three key entry points for local governments to move towards an urban transformation and a resilient recovery process, which is also green in nature, providing them with the practical support to identify comprehensive solutions.
Publication
Published on
2 February 2022
Mapping climatic and biological disasters in India: Study of spatial and temporal patterns and lessons for strengthening resilience
Spatio-temporal mapping of climatic and biological disaster outbreak in India has been undertaken using historical data and scientific tools to explore options to support for relief, recovery, resilience, and adaptation.
Publication
Published on
12 January 2022
Flyer: Developing risk management approaches for climate risk
Traditionally, Disaster Risk Management (DRM approaches focus on the following phases: "Prevention", "Preparedness", "Response", and "Recovery".
Publication
Published on
30 April 2013
Disaster-preventive reconstruction and livelihood stabilisation in Haiti
This document outlines the reconstruction and livelihood stabilization project in post-earthquake Haiti. The document gives an overview of the three-year project, and lists the four main areas of support, such as improving disaster preparedness, reducing disaster risks.
Publication
Published on
29 May 2012
Sri Lanka: teaching disaster risk management in Sri Lanka's schools - experience since the 2004 tsunami
This publication outlines Sri Lanka's new approach to dealing with natural hazards in the context of disaster risk management. Issues addressed: (i) the need for education in disaster risk management and Sri Lanka's policy of teaching disaster safety in schools; (ii) the 'Disaster Risk Management & Psycho-social Care' project; (iii) results from the project, including educational facilities being better prepared for emergencies; and (iv) factors for success, including motivating political decision-makers, coordinating inter- and intra-ministerial cooperation, and utilising existing structures and processes to integrate disaster safety integration.
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Published on
29 May 2012
Basic education and disaster risk management - Concept paper
This concept paper links basic education and disaster risk management. In particular, the paper is aimed at personnel in international cooperation engaged in promoting basic education,
Publication
Published on
30 December 2009
Eight case studies from Aceh: GTZ Aceh Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Programme (ARRP)
This document presents a stocktaking of the reconstruction effort aiming at enabling people to regain the base of their livelihoods and live self-reliantly in a secure and conducive environment.

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Voluntary Commitments

The organization has no registered commitments.

The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.

Contact information

http://www.giz.de/
[email protected]
+49-6196 790
Fax:
+49-6196 790

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