UNDRR Publications

We produce a range of publications by collecting and analysing risk data through a range of tools, knowledge products, and mobilising like-minded partners.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean

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This tool provides a practical guide to reduce risks and prepare adequately for the hurricane season. By applying it, companies can implement preventive measures to protect their employees and assets and minimise operational disruptions.
IBC Gender mainstreaming in climate change, resilience and DRR
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This document is particularly aimed at Resident Coordinators and country teams of the UNS in LAC. Its objective is to provide recommendations to assist their mission to support countries in developing actions to achieve the SDGs.
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This document is a first approach to understanding the Natech risks in Central America and in general terms in the entire Latin American and Caribbean region.
RAR24 ENG
This document is only a preliminary summary of RAR24, with some of its main findings and conclusions. The full RAR24 will be published by the end of September 2024.
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By reducing the vulnerability of communities and enhancing their capacity to cope with disasters, the region can protect livelihoods, ensure food security, promote sustainable economic growth, and prevent displacement.
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This is a study on the degree of coherence between national policies and plans focusing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), DRR and CCA in the Caribbean Region.
QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IN COSTA RICA
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The state of critical infrastructure of a nation is a highly important development indicator. It favors economic activities and the competitiveness of the country while promoting social development.
Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems’Capacities in the Caribbean Region
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This study provides an updated assessment of the status of MHEWS for all CDEMA Participating States (PS).
EXECUTIVE REPORT AND PROPOSED ROADMAP - ENG
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Approximately ninety (90) in-person representatives and twenty (20) virtual participants (NMHSs and NDRMOs) from thirty-nine (39) countries and key donors and partners in the region were convened with the aim of promoting institutional collaboration.
EN - El Niño Event in the Americas and the Caribbean – 2023
This regional brief was prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Issue-Based Coalition (IBC) on Climate Change and Resilience. This IBC is part of the Regional Collaboration Platform for LAC (LAC RCP).

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Terminology
Definitions on disaster risk reduction to promote a common understanding on the subject for use by the public, authorities and practitioners.
WiA
Words into Action
Guidelines, based on global expertise, communities of practice, and networks of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) practitioners. The guidelines provide practical, specific advice on implementing a people-centered approach to DRR.
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