This report presents data about natural disasters impacts (human and economic) at world scale for the last 20 years. The analyses focus on trends and patterns of impacts and how these vary regarding the income level or the geographical location. Based on the analyses, conclusions and action points were drawn to raise the awareness and […]
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UNEP works through its local and national partners to implement the Eco-DRR Project in Haiti. Our Eco-DRR strategy in Haiti promotes sustainable coastal zone management through ecosystem based solutions that improve local livelihoods and reduce disaster risks.
UNEP – Haiti, Coastal Partners Read More »
“We, the indigenous peoples, do not reject adapting to climate change because we have always, as a people–consulted Nature. We read its signs and foresee; we understand; we harmonize with it which is how we have always lived and survived through the ages, because we are blessed by our actions.” Pablo Ramón Vanegas, member of
In the last 20 years, Nicaragua has been the fourth country most affected by extreme weather events worldwide (Germanwatch Report, 2014). The country is investing in humanitarian aid to respond to emergencies caused by hydro meteorological events, and to mitigate disaster risks and climate change impact, which have an effect on socio-environmental development nationally. In
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Normas básicas para la reducción climáticamente inteligente del riesgo de desastres a nivel local
Cruz Roja Nicaragüense actualizó su guía popular sobre el cambio climático en el año 2013, y desarrolló un rotafolio. Estas herramientas sirven de apoyo para impartir talleres y charlas sobre el cambio climático con voluntarios, estudiantes y comunitarios.
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Este cuento es una herramienta que desarrolló la Cruz Roja Nicaragüense para sensibilizar niños al tema del cambio climático y de la gestión ambiental.
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Es un juego diseñado con el apoyo del Centro del Clima de la Cruz Roja y Media Luna Roja para educar de una manera didáctica y divertida la problemática del cambio climático en las zonas vulnerables. Río Arriba, Río Abajo (versión corta), Río Arriba, Río Abajo (juego), Climate Change Game and rules https://vimeo.com/45150733, https://vimeo.com/45097866, https://vimeo.com/52707857
Juego: Cuenca arriba, cuenca abajo Read More »
Partners for Resilience (PfR) implemented the Program for Disaster Risk Management in the Face of Climate Change in 28 communities of the municipalities of Somoto, Las Sabanas, San Lucas and San José de Cusmapa in the department of Madriz. One of the program’s actions was to sensitize actors in the economic sector on three issues—disaster
The advance of the agricultural frontier and inadequate agricultural practices have contributed to environmental degradation in the sub-watersheds of the Tapacalí and Inalí rivers in the department de Madriz, Nicaragua. Meanwhile, a lack of knowledge and environmental awareness increases the communities’ vulnerability to socio-natural threats. Addressing that vulnerability through an innovative approach that integrates disaster risk
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