INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction …

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 was adopted at the Third UN World Conference in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015. It …

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MANAGING CLIMATE RISKS IN THE HIMALAYAS - …

MANAGING CLIMATE RISKS IN THE HIMALAYAS A Community-centric Approach EUROPEAN COMMISSION Humanitarian Aid. i ... and increasing community preparedness against hydro-meteorological disasters. Partnering ... Community-centric Disaster Risk Reduction 59.

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At Risk: natural hazards, people’s vulnerability and disasters

natural hazards, and it is unhelpful in both understanding disasters and doing something to prevent or mitigate them. Disasters are a complex mix of natural hazards and human action.

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5. Biological Hazards Risk Assessment

An estimated 75 per cent of emerging infectious diseases of humans that have evolved from exposure to zoonotic pathogens [3] warrant risk assessments for health threats at the interface between animal, human and ecosystems. Assessing the risk of biological hazards Approaches in assessing the risks of biological hazards differ according to the

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DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING FOR ... - …

LEGISLATION • National Health Act, Act 61 of 2004 • Disaster Management Act, Act 57 of 2002 • Disaster Management Framework of 2005 3

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Working with scenarios, risk assessment and …

Working with scenarios, risk assessment and capabilities in the National Safety and Security Strategy of the Netherlands October 2009

Disaster Preparedness Training Programme

precedes disaster response. Disaster preparedness is a continuous and integrated process resulting from a wide range of activities and resources rather than from a distinct sectoral activity by itself. It requires the contributions of many different areas—ranging from training and logistics, to health care to

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School Safety and Security Keeping Schools Safe in ...

www.oecd.org Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes School Safety and Security Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes www.oecd.org/edu/schoolsafety 3ÏCURITÏSCOLAIRE

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Manual ABCDE para la aplicación de Primeros Auxilios ...

aplicación de Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos En crisis individuales y colectivas. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Escuela de Medicina, Departamento de Psiquiatría Centro Nacional de Investigación para la Gestión Integrada de Desastres Naturales (cigiden) 1ª Edición Paula Cortés Montenegro Rodrigo Figueroa Cabello

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National Environmental Policy and Strategies

Such a policy, in its implementation, will pave the way for sustainable development. This is the basis on which the National Environmental Policy has been formulated. 2. The National Environmental Policy The Constitution of Sri Lanka makes it “The duty of every person in Sri Lanka to protect nature and conserve its riches”. The National

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2009 - United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

risk Resilience Response Retrofitting Risk Risk assessment Risk management Risk transfer Socio-natural hazard ... of disaster risk reduction” was published in “Living with risk: a global review of disaster risk reduction initiatives” in 2004. The following year, the Hyogo Framework for

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Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015 - 2030

framework for disaster risk reduction. 2. During the World Conference, States also reiterated their commitment to address disaster risk reduction and the building of resilience 2 to disasters with a renewed sense of urgency within the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, and to integrate, as appropriate,

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National Disaster Risk Reduction - Home Affairs

Disaster resilience and risk reduction . is a shared responsibility, but often not equally shared. While individuals and communities have their roles to play, they do not control many of the levers needed to reduce some disaster risks. Governments and industry in particular must take

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Disaster Risk and Resilience - United Nations

Disaster risk reduction and resilience therefore requires more central consideration in the post-2015 development agenda if the objectives of sustainable development are to be achieved.

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National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan ...

understanding of DRRM, with the end in view of increasing people’s resilience and decreasing their vulnerabilities. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan 2011-2028. The NDRRMP sets down the expected outcomes, outputs, key activities, indicators, lead agencies, implementing partners and

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DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND RESILIENCE IN THE 2030 …

disaster risk reduction and resilience is reflected in the outcome document and outlines what disaster risk reduction means for the SDGs. It also highlights the opportunities to reduce disaster risk, build a resilient future and achieve the goals and targets through the

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DISASTER NO. 57 OF 2002 - NDMC

“disaster risk reduction” means either a policy goal or objective, and the strategic and instrumental measures employed for— (a) anticipating future disaster risk; (b) reducing existing exposure, hazard or vulner-ability; and (c) improving resilience; [Definition of “disaster risk reduction” inserted by s. 1 (d) of Act No. 16 of 2015.

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School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Manual

Disaster RISK REDUCTION The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and property, wise management of land and the environment, and improved preparedness for adverse events ...

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Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual

vi Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual Disaster Risk Reduction Resource Manual vii Message The Philippines is considered one of the most disaster-prone countries. Every year, storms, fl ash fl oods, landslides, earthquakes, and volcanic activi-ties batter the country. In disaster or emergency situations, children are

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Baseline survey Report

Commission for the International Disaster Reduction in 2000 and as the State Disaster Reduction Commission (SDRC) in 2004. The SDRC has been dedicated to its functions and missions and done a lot of commendable work in coordinating member departments to formu late national disaster reduction strategies. 2 The Disaster Reduction Planning of ...

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