06 Nov 2013
In order to reduce the enormous destructive potential of landslides and to minimise the consequential losses, it is necessary that the hazard must first be recognised, the risk analysed and an appropriate strategy developed at the national leve...
Tags: Guidance material, Early Warning Systems, Landslide, Urban Preparedness
29 Jul 2015
Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards, but rarely receive adequate attention. They often lack the spectacular and sudden violence of other hazards, such as tropical cyclones or flash floods. Even the related death tolls are not al...
Tags: Guidance material, Early Warning Systems, Heat Wave
20 Oct 2015
Community-driven development is an approach “… that gives control over planning decisions and investment resources to community groups and local governments.” Historically, programs using a CDD approach grew out of situations of crisis (financi...
Tags: Guidance material, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Women and Gender in Disaster Management
June 24, 2014
