UNDRR Publications

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.

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

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

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

2001 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign

Solutions to counter the increasing impact of natural hazards world-wide exist. The knowledge and technology necessary to apply these solutions are widely available. Disaster reduction is the sum of

2002 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign

This booklet on “Disaster Reduction for Sustainable Mountain Development” is the 2002’s World Disaster Reduction Campaign chosen theme. The theme was selected for two reasons; First, because mountain

2003 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign

As the slogan suggests - Turning the Tide - the 2003 World Disaster Reduction Campaign was aimed at changing our perceptions and attitudes towards hydrometeorological disasters through the involvement

2005 United Nations World disaster reduction campaign

Microfinance is a tool that has successfully been utilized to improve livelihood options and reduce poverty. It has, however, rarely been used as a tool for reducing risk vulnerability to natural

Consultation version 2006

The booklet explains a few key concepts on the basis of an apriori understanding of how climate change and disaster risk reduction knowledge and practices have evolved and presently interact with each other. The list remains far

This report documents the proceedings from a three-day global meeting on the topic 'Rethinking Capacity Development for Disaster Risk Reduction: Action 2005-2015'. The report effectively chronicles the Future Search methodology and process that was