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This document provides a synopsis of the discussions held during the 2013 Global Platform and the documents submitted in support of those consultations. It is meant to provide a summary...
This Synthesis Report provides countries and all stakeholders with an overview of the
issues emerging to date on the consultations and development of a post-2015 framework
for disaster...
The World Conference on Disaster Reduction 2005 took place in Kobe, Hyogo. When the United Nations General Assembly decided to convene this conference in Kobe, accepting the invitation of the...
The Report is the first biennial global assessment of disaster risk reduction prepared in context of the implementation of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). The ISDR,...
This study outlines ways in which private companies can contribute to disaster prevention and response. It provides useful insights into factors that motivate corporations to be involved. It has...
While many people are aware of the terrible impact of disasters throughout the world, few realize that this is a problem that we can do something about. This report, Living with Risk: A Global...
Living with risk: a global review of disaster reduction is the first comprehensive effort by the United Nations system to take stock of disaster reduction initiatives throughout the world. The...
The on-line conference, one of various consultations planned, had the specific objective to provide a forum for stakeholders to exchange UN Organizations views and identify the course of action...
This regional analysis reviews progress in the Asia-Pacific region towards achieving the expected outcomes of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA)'s Priority 3: using knowledge, innovation...
Africa is the only continent where the regional share of reported disasters in the world total has increased over the last decade. The Commission of the AU, the NEPAD Secretariat and UN/ISDR...