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Past disaster eventsEM-DAT listing of disaster events in Costa RicaDisaster statistics from UN-ISDR and CREDRisk country profile from Index for Risk Management Damage and losses statistics from Disaster Information Management SystemsDisaster response and management data from ReliefWebGovernment policiesHFA Progress Reports, government plans, and government statements – http://www.unisdr.org/partners/countries/criRed Cross + civil societyIFRC appeals and info bulletins for Costa Rica

From Informality to Impact – The Untapped Potential of Scaling Urban Resilience Innovation in Informality

From Informality to Impact – The Untapped Potential of Scaling Urban Resilience Innovation in Informality Policy and Investment Briefing Note 9 November 2024 Currently only 1.2% of urban climate investments flow to climate change adaptation and resilience solutions. Increasing investment flows requires diversifying and strengthening the solution pipeline across different models – for-profit, not-for-profit, private-sector-led and private–public partnerships, […]

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Guide Methodologique Sensibilisation et Education à la RRC – PEID

Ce guide méthodologique a été élaboré et conçu afin d’accompagner les praticiens du Mouvement de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge – plus spécifiquement les chefs et coordinateurs de projets et les volontaires – qui travaillent dans le domaine de la Réduction des Risques de Catastrophes (RRC) dans les Petits États Insulaires en Développement (PEID). Le

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Boîte à Outils Sensibilisation et Education à la RRC – PEID

À propos de la Boîte à Outils Cette boîte à outils a été préparée conjointement avec les équipes de la PIROI (La Réunion/Mayotte), le pôle de la Direction des Relations et Opérations Internationales de la Croix-Rouge française, la Croix-Rouge Allemande basée à Madagascar, et les Sociétés nationales des Comores, de Maurice, des Seychelles, de Madagascar,

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DRR Awareness and Education Methodology Guide for SIDS

This methodological guide has been designed to support Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement practitioners—specifically project managers, coordinators, and volunteers—working in the field of disaster risk reduction (DRR) education in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). These tools apply a community and school-based disaster risk management approach adapted to the SIDS context, in order to identify

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Flood Resilience in Costa Rica: Impact Brief

With the aim of strengthening community resilience and reducing the impact of floods, the Costa Rican Red Cross, together with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), formed part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance. ZFRA_Impact brief_Costa Rica_ENG-digital This impact brief summarizes the program activities, including 2 fundamental pillars of change, institutional learning

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World Risk Poll 2024 Report: Resilience in a Changing World

This is the release of the second edition of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll Resilience Index. This resource offers deep insights into the resilience and vulnerabilities of countries and communities globally, especially regarding climate change-related disasters and other shocks. The DARAJA service and partnership contributed to this report, which highlights crucial findings for

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Upskilling for Resilience: A Guide to Free Online Disaster Preparedness Training

As disasters continue to challenge communities worldwide, it is crucial for disaster management practitioners to stay up-to-date with the latest knowledge, training, and skills to help keep communities safer during these crises. To aid in the professional development of this critical workforce, the Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) has curated a list of free online

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Caribbean Community Early Warning Systems Assessment

Climate change, lack of proper urban planning, increased urbanization, and increases in population are some of the key drivers of vulnerability in the Caribbean region. These factors contribute to the region being prone to a multitude of hazards including, but not limited to, hydrometeorological (hurricanes and drought), seismic (earthquakes) and biological (vector borne diseases such

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Simulacros Escolares: Una Guia

En las siguientes páginas encontrarás paso a paso la apasionante forma de realizar un simulacro como una alternativa educativa para que tú, los niños y las niñas APRENDAN HACIENDO: cómo protegerse durante y después de un desastre, cómo retomar las clases luego de un desastre, cómo enfrentar el hecho de que la escuela se destruya

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