In November 2010, the IFRC commissioned Arup International Development (Arup ID) to undertake a study of its CBDRR programmes in order to identify and document lessons learned in implementing at scale CBDRR projects to strengthen community safety and resilience and use its large evidence base to research new ideas and contribute to the wider efforts […]
The Asia Pacific Zone of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched this study in order to identify a role for the Red Cross and Red Crescent in urban community resilience programming. The study is completed by EMI (Earthquakes and Megacities Initiative) in 2011. Two inter-linked objectives guided the research process: 1. To analyse the
The China and Cambodia examples, each dealt with separately in this case study, illustrate how integrated programming addresses community risks and needs in a more holistic way and how working closely with local authorities can support the smooth implementation and sustainability of actions that lead to safer and more resilient communities. The two boxes at
ISET, 2013. Climate Resilience Lexicon http://training.i-s-e-t.org/wp-content/uploads/CRFTM_Lexicon_120708.pdf
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The Climate Resilience Framework: Training Materials provides city stakeholders with the information and tools necessary to design a climate resilience strategy. The Climate Resilience Framework (CRF) is an analytical, systems-based approach to building resilience to climate change in urban areas. The goal of this structured framework is to build overall, networked city resilience capable of
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Between October 2010 and September 2011, the IFRC commissioned an in-depth study of CBDRR programmes implemented as part of its tsunami operation. This study was carried out by ARUP International Development and sough to to answer key questions on CBDRR programming including: ‘what do communities perceive as the most important characteristics needed to be safe
Le présent Manuel à l’usage des dirigeants des gouvernements locaux offre aux maires, aux gouverneurs, aux conseillers municipaux ainsi qu’à d’autres responsables concernés un cadre générique pour la réduction des risques, et met en avant les bonnes pratiques et les outils qui sont déjà judicieusement appliqués dans les différentes villes à cet effet. Il apporte
Compilation of case studies on Red Cross urban resilience and preparedness programs from Colombia, Jamaica and Nicaragua. Full Document http://reliefweb.int/report/world/no-time-doubt-tackling-urban-risk
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Study on the role of Red Cross and Red Crescent in urban community resilience programming in the Asia-Pacific Region. Includes an interesting analysis of existing tools within the Red Cross network and their relevance to urban risk in Tables 6 and 7 on pp. 26-32 and an overview of suggested strategies, roles, and value propositions
The Sendai Report argues that the practice of disaster risk management (DRM) is a defining characteristic of resilient societies, and should therefore be integrated– or ‘mainstreamed’–into all aspects of development. The report outlines how the World Bank will work to further integrate DRM into development planning and upscale support for targeted DRM initiatives. English version
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