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
The Disaster Preparedness Simulator is a virtual reality (VR) integrated disaster preparedness learning experience where users are immersed in disaster scenarios in a controlled environment. It has three experiences of different hazards – earthquake, flood and typhoon – and is specifically targeted at children as an integrated part of their disaster preparedness education in schools. […]
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This case study is one of six, documenting evidence on the impact of and lessons from cash preparedness support programmes by the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in Philippines between 2015 and 2017. Find more resources and informational materials on cash assistance in emergencies on the Cash Hub. Cash Hub https://cash-hub.org/resources/cash-in-emergencies
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The United Nations Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is the flagship report of the United Nations on worldwide efforts to reduce disaster risk. The GAR is published biennially by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), and is the product of the contributions of nations, public and private disaster risk-related science
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The World Metereological Organization (WMO) marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate, which was first issued in 1194. The 2019 edition treating data for 2018 marks sustained international efforts dedicated to reporting on, analysing and understanding the year-to-year variations and long-term trends of a changing climate. Some
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National Societies have been implementing a wide range of school-based, youth-led actions geared toward disaster risk reduction, first aid, hygiene and health promotion, water and sanitation, road safety, and youth empowerment. With guidance from IFRC, the RCRC Southeast Asia Youth Network (SEAYN) took the lead in piloting the Youth in School Safety program, which trained
Ensuring Global and Regional Commitments Translate into Local Level Action and Impact Case Studies: Red Cross Red Crescent Disaster Risk Reduction in Action – What Works at Local Level June 2018 DRR in action Case Studies https://media.ifrc.org/ifrc/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/06/DRR-in-Action-Case-Studies-FULL-Final-v2-1.pdf
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This report from ALNAP outlines humanitarian needs over the period of 2015-2017. It includes an overview of available resources to address those needs, details the current size and structure of the humanitarian system, and provides an assessment of the system’s performance in addressing humanitarian needs. The main report, along with a summary and other analysis,
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Climate & Development Knowledge Network’s (CDKN) guide to communicating climate change offers tips for practitioners to effectively communicate climate change and climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions, with a focus on convincing people of the need for immediate action. The guide’s geographic focus is on climate communications in the Global South and draws from CDKN’s
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Preparedness for Effective Response (PER) is a cyclical approach for a National Society (NS) to systematically assess, measure, and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of its response system in order to take remedial actions. The PER approach puts the National Society in the driver’s seat to construct a work-plan that, when implemented, will strengthen its
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Five years ago today, one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the Philippines made landfall. Typhoon Haiyan took more than 6,000 lives on the island nation—destroying homes, bridges, schools, farms, and businesses in its wake. Red Cross teams started delivering aid in the immediate aftermath: helping save lives amongst the destruction. Initially, the Red
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