Reports

By Susan Aro Saturday 13th of October 2012 LA TRINIDAD, Benguet, Oct 13 (PIA) -- The Disaster Preparedness and Response Project Phase II under the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) is all set to expand to two…

By Kate Roux in Thailand Floods are not unique for Thailand. But in 2011, the floods were considered some of the worst in the country’s history. One year later, the Thai Red Cross is helping build the…

Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and tsunamis are examples of what many of us would call natural disasters. In fact they are examples of natural hazards that turn into disasters once villages, towns and cities have been affected.…

Press Briefing Notes Friday 12th October 2012 Spokesperson: Jumbe Omari Jumbe As the world marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (13/10), IOM has announced the start of a major Asian initiative to assist vulnerable communities to prepare…

Bamyan, Afghanistan, 11 October 2012 - The Government of Afghanistan, through its National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA), has launched a USD $6 million climate change initiative, the first of its kind in the country's history. This landmark…

The PM has signed Decision 1474/QD-TTg approving the National Action Plan on Climate Change in the 2012-2013 period. The Plan defines targets and tasks by 2020, including the improvement of capacity of climate supervision and early warning…

'Arab Awakening' countries at increased risk from 2013 food price shock Despite strong economic growth, food security remains an issue of primary importance for Africa, according to a new study by risk analysis company Maplecroft, which classifies…

Highlights Epidemiological week no. 40 (30 Sept - 6 Oct 2012) • Measles: 68 alerts investigated this week, responding to 13 outbreaks involving 198 measles cases. Vitamin A was provided to cases and EDOs‐H took action to improve…

Teacher Sita Tamang and others at Bhairum School in the South Asian country of Nepal have been working with the Nepal Red Cross Society—along with partners the Nepal Society for Earthquake Technology and the American Red…

BANGKOK, 4 October 2012 - The UN disaster risk reduction chief today urged Asian and European Parliamentarians to work towards a new framework for action on disaster risk reduction that will protect more people and their…