29 Jul 2015
Heatwaves are among the most dangerous of natural hazards, but rarely receive adequate attention. They often lack the spectacular and sudden violence of other hazards, such as tropical cyclones or flash floods. Even the related death tolls are not al...
Tags: Guidance material, Early Warning Systems, Heat Wave
21 Oct 2020
Corrugated Galvanized Iron or Steel (CGI or CGS) sheets are at present the best known, most widely available low-cost roof covering material. There is an enormous variety of qualities of CGI sheets on the market, greatly varying in the different regi...
Tags: Guidance material, Manual, Research, Infrastructure and Services, Livelihoods and Food Security, Shelter
21 May 2020
You are key to keep your loved ones safe! This document suggests key actions on how your community can stay safe and slow down the spread of COVID-19, particularly for contexts where you might have been asked by your local authorities to maintain phy...
Tags: Guidance material, Community Engagement and Accountability, COVID-19 (Coronavirus)