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The proposition that climate change will or could generate international security concerns has become prominent in public discourse over the last few years. Various think tanks, government agencies and non-governmental organisations have produced reports on climate…
Indonesia
The Jakarta Post | World | Tue, July 24 2012, 9:30 AM Palembang: The South Sumatra Social Services Office has established five villages for disaster preparedness under Regulation No. 24/2007 on Disaster Management an official said on…
Myanmar
Chapter 1 : Disaster Management in Myanmar 1.1 Introduction Myanmar is exposed to multiple natural hazards which include Cyclone, Storm surge, Floods, Landslide, Earthquake, Tsunami, Drought, Fire and Forest Fire. Its coastal regions are exposed to cyclones, storm…
Nepal + 4 more
JOHANNESBURG, 20 July 2012 (IRIN) - The Himalayan glaciers that feed major south Asian rivers like the Indus, the Brahmaputra and the Ganges are melting more rapidly, reveals a major new study which says that soaring…
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Executive Summary This document reports the findings of a UNICEF/UNESCO Mapping of Global DRR Integration into Education Curricula consultancy. The researchers were tasked with capturing key national experiences in the integration of disaster risk reduction in the…
Philippines
By Alan C. Ortillano Thursday 19th of July 2012 CALAMBA CITY, Laguna, July 19 (PIA) -- A caravan on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation was held here Tuesday. The activity aims to push the need for…
Cambodia + 6 more
This report is a first collaborative effort to present a comprehensive body of knowledge on the state of disaster risk financing and insurance in ASEAN Member States and share examples of best practice and lessons from…
Philippines
By Ben P. Pacris Tuesday 17th of July 2012 VIGAN CITY, July 17 (PIA) -- The city government has conducted series of lectures on disaster preparedness in all public schools here for the National Disaster Consciousness Month celebration. The…
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ABSTRACT This workshop is part of a comprehensive program known as the "Joint program implementation of sub-regional projects in Asia-an initiative supported by the Republic of Korea and the World Bank/Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery…
Indonesia
Summary This report presents findings of the final evaluation of the Safer Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction programme. The programme was designed to support the Government of Indonesia develop new approaches and capabilities for disaster management by…
