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.

Educational materials
This booklet was elaborated as "questions & answers" between a volcanologist and a volcano. It teaches children what a volcano is, the different types of volcanoes, and their level of risk.
Documents and publications

This publication offers guidance to support the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action through technical assistance to low- and middle-income countries for inter-country collaboration to build and expand capacities to mainstream disaster risk

Documents and publications

This brochure is based on resources from the report “The Role of Environmental Management and Eco-engineering in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation”

Environmental management has an important role to play in reducing many of the risks

Documents and publications

The report – and a series of accompanying case studies – offers practical and proven approaches for environmental management and eco-engineering in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, that can, in large, be tailored for different

Documents and publications

This paper outlines the nature and significance of climate change for disaster risk, as well as the main perspectives and approaches of disaster risk reduction and how they can support adaptation strategies. It is aimed at experts and practitioners as

Educational materials

ISDR-Africa educational series, vol. 1, Issue 1

The book explains that a landslide occurs when the soil and rock on a hill become loose and weak. When it rains heavily, a large amount of earth can slide down the hill with great force. The soil and rock

Educational materials

This guide shows that water in Africa is two-sided: it generates both life and death. It aims to help teachers and students to know more about the water risks, water disasters, and what should be done to protect the community and their assets.

Educational materials

UN/ISDR Africa educational series, vol. 1, issue 4

The present booklet seeks to help school teachers and students understand how land becomes degraded, what to do about it, and the link between good use of land, disaster risk reduction and sustainable

Educational materials

UN/ISDR Africa educational series, vol. 1, issue 3

This booklet describes us what can be done to protect the environment and in turn reduce the impact of disasters. It also provides definitions and explanations in school-friendly language, supported by

Documents and publications

2000 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign

The prevention of destructive fires is an integral element of land-use policies and fire management strategies. Fire prevention must address a broad range of elements and sectors of society, natural

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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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