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.

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This checklist provides priority areas to make disaster risk reduction gender sensitive in technical, political, social, developmental and humanitarian processes.
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This report summarises GFDRR’s areas of major impacts and use of resources from its inception until fiscal year (FY) 2010, and indicates that coming years will be more promising. It aims not only to serve as the comprehensive overview of the impact of

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This paper highlights some aspects of a meeting with subregional, regional and international organizations specializing in disaster risk reduction held in Panama City, on 13 and 14 December 2010 on: (i) the institutional framework for disaster risk

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This paper is a regional policy and institutional mapping of the practical integration of disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) in Asia and Pacific region. It presents: (i) an overview of past, ongoing, and planned

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The purpose of this briefing note is to show that climate change adaptation relies on the reduction and management of climate-related disaster risks and why both need to become central to development planning and investment. It builds on empirical

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This report is specifically designed to review and document good practices and experiences of the Government and people of China in the recovery and reconstruction operations following the Wenchuan Earthquake.
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This recovery status report focuses on the intensive recovery interventions of the international humanitarian community and the Government of Myanmar following the unprecedented damages and losses caused by Nargis. It addresses the need to give priority

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This publication reports on the analyses and outcomes of the Climate and Disaster Resilience Initiative (CDRI) Capacity-building Program participated by the following 8 cities: Chennai (India), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Hue (Vietnam), Kuala

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This publication is an initial step in documenting, collecting and sharing disaster recovery experiences and lessons, which also integrate disaster reduction initiatives aimed at reducing the womens' vulnerability.
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The purpose of this document is to create a cohesive documented body of knowledge for disaster recovery planners and policy makers, in the recognition that preventive measures are vital to reducing the more costly efforts of responding to disasters.

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Further UNDRR knowledge offerings

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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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