08 Aug 2017
In developing countries the agriculture sector absorbs 23 percent of the total damage and losses. Between 2005 and 2014, approximately USD 93 billion was lost in crop and livestock production due to natural hazards and disasters in developing coun...
Tags: Report, Drought, Early Warning Systems, Earthquake, Flood, Food Security, Heat Wave, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods
25 Feb 2023
The GDPC and the American Red Cross noticed a gap in youth preparedness resources when it comes to teens, where preparedness resources are often curated for adult or child audiences, which leaves teens (ages 13-19) under engaged and underprepared. To...
Tags: Game, Community Risk Assessment, Disability Inclusive Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Preparedness Games, Hazard, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Youth Disaster Preparedness
12 May 2014
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Red Cross disaster management (DM) programme was set up to reduce the risk of natural disasters and to help communities protect themselves and overcome the effects of disasters. Its main objective is...
Tags: Case Study