MANILA, Philippines — The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed to ramping up its disaster-management knowledge-sharing partnership with the Philippines, especially as the Taal ...

UNESCO has long-standing experience in harnessing the potential of science, technology and innovation to better understand natural hazards, and to strengthen the resilience of communities. UNESCO has ...

Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life. A hazard does not increase the risk of harm equally for everyone nor does ...

Bangladesh is currently a role model for development worldwide, yet it remains the most vulnerable country globally. Without knowledge of disaster management and risk reduction, any kind of ...

Dam safety and resilience is an increasing area of concern worldwide. Some of the notable issues, in developing countries particularly, are pertaining to sustainable operation and management of dams, ...

Compared to those in houses, apartment and condominium residents face greater inconvenience when disasters such as ...

This article reflects on the disaster resilience responsibility framework within the National Disaster Management Plan, 2019. It argues that the DRRF lacks clarity as a guidance document for the ...

The NDMA is the top authority for Disaster Management" in India. It was established on 27 September 2006 through the Disaster Management Act,2005. NDMA lays down policies for disaster management in ...

Honduran and Colombian authorities participated in an exchange of knowledge and experience about incorporating disaster risk management and environmental considerations into broad development and ...

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2020: The day is observed on 13 October as to how people and communities across the world are reducing their exposure to disasters. It spread awareness ...