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Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response: Introductory guidance

21 Jul 2015
The ICRC might be required to undertake activities in locations where there is the potential for intentional or unintentional release of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) agents. In such situations, ICRC staff may be at risk of exp...
Guidance material
Awareness material

Strategic Framework for Resilient Livelihoods in Earthquake-Affected Areas of Nepal : ICIMOD Working Paper 2015

21 Jul 2015
This working paper aims to complement the Post Disaster Need Assessment (PDNA) of the Government of Nepal by providing insights into the livelihood dimensions of the earthquake and its socioeconomic and livelihood impacts. It explores the strategic c...
Awareness material, Earthquake, Livelihoods and Food Security, Post-Disaster Recovery
Guidance material

Shelter After Disaster

21 Jul 2015
Background In 1975, the newly formed Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Co-ordinator (UNDRO) (a predecessor of UNOCHA) led the first UN study of Shelter After Disaster. This research project investigated the issues of sheltering after a d...
Guidance material
Guidance material

Disaster and Financial Planning

21 Jul 2015
Disaster preparedness begins with a well-crafted personal financial plan based on your family’s values and goals. Ideally, you should develop a financial strategy with the help of professionals such as your family attorney and a financial specialis...
Guidance material
Report, Research

Communities’ Awareness and Perception of Natural Hazards in Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia, 2014, Jimma University

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by Jimma University, Ethiopia in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Resilience Institute a...
Report, Research, Public Awareness and Public Education
Report, Research

Disaster Preparedness and Response Knowledge, Attitudes, and Training Needs of Health Professionals in Southwest Ethiopia, 2014, Jimma University

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by Jimma University, Ethiopia in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Resilience InstituteÂ...
Report, Research
Report, Research

Pesticide Use Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice and Related Short-Term Health Problems among Farmers Using Irrigation in Southwest Ethiopia, 2014, Jimma University

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by Jimma University, Ethiopia in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Resilience InstituteÂ...
Report, Research
Report, Research

Capacity of Responder Networks to Promote Resilience in Times of Natural Shocks and Stresses, 2014, UDS

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by the University of Development Studies, Ghana in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Res...
Report, Research, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
Report, Research

Community Perception of Nomadic Herdsman Activities, Builsa South District of Northern Ghana, 2014, UDS

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by the University of Development Studies, Ghana, in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Re...
Report, Research, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management
Report, Research

Community-Based Initiatives for Adapting to Annual Floods and Heavy Windstorms along the Black and White Volta Rivers, 2014, UDS

21 Jul 2015
This reports highlights the findings from a research project conducted by University of Development Studies, Ghana in response to the ‘Preparedness and Resilience Research’ small grants program (Phase I) implemented by Response 2 Resilie...
Report, Research, Climate Change Adaptation
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