disaster risk management
Factsheet for young people: Water Resources Management, Floods and Disaster Risk Management
In this brief created by the Global Centre on Adaptation (GCA), learn why disaster risk reduction (DRR) and integrated water resource management (IWRM) are essential steps on the path to climate adaptation. This factsheet is part of a series presenting data from the GCA's flagship studies State and Trends in Adaptation in Africa 2021 and 2022.
Addressing Loss and Damage: What can we learn from countries’ National Adaptation Plans?
Through a systematic review of National Adaptation Plans documents and interviews with key stakeholders, this report showcases the role NAP processes can play in minimizing and addressing loss and damage.
SCA-Himalayas project-Landslide analysis with radar data in the Indian Himalayas
Learn about the SCA-Himalayas project which is addressing climate risks in the mountainous context, including landslides, floods and changes in water resource availability.
Wildland Fire Management Working Group Action Plan 2021–2026
A roadmap for implementing the Canadian wildland fiire Strategy using a whole-of-government approach
COPE Books for Children: Landslides
In this beautifully illustrated book for children you will learn how to look out for the signs that a landslide may occur, how to be ready and prepared, and what to do during a landslide and evacuation.
Addressing Disaster Displacement in Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and Practice: A Checklist
Explore a checklist of elements that DRR policy makers and practitioners can consider in assessing whether their policies, strategies and practices align with the Sendai Framework.
Working Paper: Addressing Climate and Disaster Risk through Inclusive and Participatory Mechanisms
Climate and disaster risk finance and transfer mechanisms are key components of any comprehensive risk management framework to address these issues and the needs of the most vulnerable communities.
e-Learning course: Disaster Displacement
This interactive and dynamic eLearning course distils the guidance of the Words into Action Guideline - Disaster Displacement: How to Reduce Risk, Address Impacts and Strengthen Resilience.
FRACTAL Learning – Adaptation Inspiration Cases in Africa Summary
This is a summary article signposting the FRACTAL Learning modules 1-6 on inspirational adaptation cases in Africa.
Gobernanza participativa y gestión del riesgo ante incendios forestales en el Perú
Este blog presenta aprendizajes en la gestión de riesgo de los incendios forestales en la región de ApurÃmac, Perú.