This document shares key points from the analysis of flood resilience in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and presents four priority areas for strengthening disaster risk management with the participation of diverse institutions, groups and individuals. The...

In order to appropriately respond to nuclear disasters which might happen in the future, the JRCS has clearly defined a code of conduct in the Manual and the Guidelines. For example, in the event of a nuclear disaster, JRCS relief teams conduct relie...

As this case illustrates, community-led teams can take a lead in response efforts for disasters of international significance, as well as smaller and more local incidents.   The Savar incident is such a case: beginning as a local incident, it ha...