02 Jul 2015
This paper examines some problems that arise in thematic mapping for disaster management in case of earthquake due to the various types, structure and classification of data provided by various organizations. It represents some of the efforts perform...
Tags: Awareness material, Earthquake, Mapping and Geospatial Data, Risk Assessment
25 Nov 2014
Building Capacities: Best Practices in Asia Pacific (4/5) Red Cross and Red Crescent societies mobilize people at community level to improve the lives of the vulnerable. They achieve this by involving them in planning services that meet their own ide...
Tags: Video, Communication As Aid, Public Awareness and Public Education, Risk Assessment
05 Jan 2023
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral composed of soft and flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity and corrosion. These qualities make the mineral useful, but they also make asbestos exposure highly toxic. Asbestos is an effective...
Tags: Case Study, Guidance material, Manual, Community Engagement and Accountability