17 Jan 2018
UNDP’s work in climate change, disaster risk reduction and energy (2015-2017) This report is comprised of 15 country case studies providing examples of climate action, disaster risk reduction and recovery, and sustainable energy. Each case emph...
Tags: Case Study, Report, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Risk Management, Risk Assessment, Urban Risk Reduction
24 Dec 2014
The Maldives is prone to a number of hazards including tsunamis, earthquakes, flash floods, tidal waves, thunderstorms, tornadoes and waterspouts, strong winds, and drought. Therefore, early warning is essential in timely notification of alerts so...
Tags: Case Study, Early Warning Systems, Mobile Technology
12 Jul 2018
In 2015 FAO issued its first report on The Impact of Disasters on Agriculture and Food Security, exploring the negative effects of naturally-induced and climate-related disasters ona agriculture. Against the backdrop of increasingly pressing challeng...
Tags: Report, Business Preparedness, Capacity Building for Disaster Risk Management