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Technology Intervention and Policy Impact for DRR, Nilwala River, Sri Lanka, 2014, University of Peradeniya

This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by the University of Peradeniya in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Resilience Institute and the Global Disaster Preparedness Center.  Abstract:   Pilot studies were conducted in the Ambagahawela paddy track of the Nilwala basin in southern Sri Lanka […]

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Satellite Earth Observations in Support of Disaster Risk Reduction – Special 2015 WCDRR Edition

This report has been compiled in support of the 2015 WCDRR to introduce and promote the use of satellite EO in support of DRR. The report highlights some of the unique capabilities of satellite EO, though often combined with other data sources, and the related efforts of the specialist space agencies entrusted by governments to develop and operate the satellites.Section 2 presents

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Azerbaijan: Feeling the pulse of water

This documentary has been produced by IOM Mission in Azerbaijan, with the financial support received from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), within the “Kahriz Rehabilitation Project”. It features the project implementation process with various positive impacts brought to the rural communities in Azerbaijan, along with the demonstration of the kahriz history, structure and renovation works.

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Future of Food: Food Security in an Insecure World

Feeding a growing global population is a challenge that spans industries and governments. A panel discusses how research, technology, policy, and engagement with local farmers could help build a comprehensive strategy for improving our food system. MODERATOR: Terry Garcia – Chief Science & Exploration Officer, National Geographic Society PARTICIPANTS: Dan Glickman – Co-Chair, AGree Tjada

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Technology and the future of humanitarian action

The responsible use of technology offers concrete ways to make humanitarian assistance more effective, efficient and accountable and can, in turn, directly reduce vulnerability and strengthen resilience. Finding ways for advances in technology to serve the most vulnerable is a moral imperative; a responsibility, not a choice. This year’s World Disasters Report is a focus

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Communicating with People with Disability: National Guidelines for Emergency Managers

This handbook, part of the Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook Collection published by the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, provides practical guidance for emergency managers on communicating effectively with people with disabilities across all phases of disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. Grounded in Australia’s National Disability Strategy and National Strategy for Disaster Resilience, it outlines

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World Disasters Report: Focus on technology and the future of humanitarian action

In 2012, fewer people were reported to have died or been affected as a result of disasters than any other year during the previous decade, according to figures presented in this report. While these numbers are positive news, they also reflect the absence of major events like the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Cyclone Nargis in

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Texts from the Frontline

The Global Network for Disaster Reduction has undertaken SMS text-based surveys to expand the pool of input for identifying people’s perceptions of progress in Disaster Reduction in various countries world-wide as part of the Views from the Frontline initiative. Program description on GNDR website http://www.globalnetwork-dr.org/views-from-the-frontline/voices-from-the-frontline-2011/txts-frm-the-frntlne.html

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