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SECTION I Documentation of DRRM Localization Training 1.1 Introduction The Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) localization training is a key component of the project - Promoting Action for Disaster Risk Governance and Working to Achieve Preparedness for Risk…

Introduction In today’s global environment, countries face various shocks, such as natural hazards, economic and health crises, conflict, violence, and forced displacement. Disasters triggered by natural hazards cause billions of dollars in damage per year, and these…

The monthly risk briefing reports on new, emerging or deteriorating situations; therefore, ongoing events that are considered to be unchanged are not featured and risks that are beyond the scope and scale of the Start Fund…

The food, fuel, finance crisis: The Philippines under the spotlight This project looks at the impact of the global food, fuel and finance crisis in 10 different countries, and what this means for older people who are…

Persons with Disabilities in Situations of Risk and Humanitarian Emergencies Amnesty International welcomes the opportunity to provide written input pertaining to the upcoming day of general discussion by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities…

INTRODUCTION There have been calls in the past to highlight the linkage between the North Korean nuclear and human rights issues. In January 2013, Navi Pillay, then UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, expressed her concern that…

The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Located along the Pacific ring of fire, the Philippines is highly susceptible to seismic and volcanic risks. The country is also subject to the…

Abstract As a small island, Lembata exposes to similar hazards to other islands in the Asia-Pacific region, which are associated with the ocean and cryosphere, including similar vulnerabilities. Lembata faces significant impact of climate change, which perceived…

Mingora Swat, 27 February 2023: UNDP held a three days training for journalists on responsible reporting on Climate Change and GLOFs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The training was organized by UNDP’s GLOF-II Project which is a joint initiative…

Overview: In East Africa, planting of Belg season maize crops began in Ethiopia with concern due to ongoing impacts of dry conditions, conflict, and socio-economic challenges that were present in the previous season. In the south, poor…