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DemographicsNational Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) of the PhilippinesPast disaster eventsEM-DAT listing of disaster events in the PhilippinesDisaster statistics from UN-ISDR and CREDRisk country profile from Index for Risk ManagementDisaster response and management data from ReliefWebPhilippine’s risk rankings3rd most at-risk country in World Risk Report 2012Manila 2nd most at-risk city in Climate Change Vulnerability Index 2013Risk profiles and dataClimate Change – Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping for Southeast AsiaClimate and weather hazards – PAGASAEarthquake, volcano, and tsunami hazards – PHIVOLCS hazard mapsUrban Risk – Urban risk profile for ManilaUN-ISDR overview of disaster risk in the PhilippineGovernment policiesHFA Progress Reports, government plans, and government statements and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper – http://www.unisdr.org/partners/countries/phlClimate Change Commission site for the PhilippinesRed Cross + civil societyIFRC appeals and info bulletins for the Philippines 

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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Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities

Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities Implementation Guides – October 2024 DARAJA Case Study, pp. 25-26 Climate-related hazards are growing in intensity and frequency, causing significant loss and damage in cities around the world. Successful emergency preparedness, including the use of early warning systems, is critical to enabling cities and

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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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Pakistan’s path to sustainability: Advancements in cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions

Pakistan is at a critical juncture in its sustainability journey, a moment characterized by diverse landscapes and resilient communities. This commentary explores the multifaceted approach necessary to tackle the nation’s environmental, economic, and societal challenges within the framework of cleaner production, a circular economy, and climate-smart solutions. Environmental issues loom large, with rising air and water pollution, land degradation, and the increasing threat

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Factors Influencing Accessibility and Actionability of Risk Reduction Measures in Last Mile Communities: Insights from the Northern Philippines

Author: Rhomir Yanquiling, University of Melbourne This research explores the factors influencing the accessibility and actionability of early warning systems (EWS) and risk reduction measures in last-mile communities in Northern Philippines. The study focuses on two vulnerable communities, Mapita and Cabalitian, that were affected by Super Typhoon Mangkhut. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews,

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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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Since 2018, the Philippine Red Cross, as part of the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, has worked to increase flood resilience in vulnerable communities in rural and urban contexts of the Philippines. Following the application of the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities (FRMC) tool, developed by the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, the Philippine Red Cross shared

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