Civil society/NGOs

The role of civil society and/or non-governmental organizations in advocating disaster risk reduction and in strengthening capacities to reduce community risk and vulnerability from natural hazards.

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The purpose of this law is to provide a flexible and effective legal framework that guarantees the reduction of the causes of risk, as well as the timely, coordinated and efficient management of emergency situations.

Costa Rica - government
Documents and publications

This report is a compilation of case studies and grapples with the crucial question of merging disaster management education into the broader agenda of education for sustainable development.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters
Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Kyoto University 地球環境学堂?地球環境学舎?三才学林
Policies and plans

The aim of Saint Lucia's National Climate Change Adaptation Policy is to foster and guide a national process of addressing the short, medium and long term effects of climate change in a co-ordinated, holistic and participatory manner.

Saint Lucia - government
Policies and plans

The Decree Law establishes the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Organization, both at the national level and at the state and municipal levels.

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of - government
Policies and plans

This manual presents every one of the work stages that will allow the educational establishment to develop its specific school safety plan in an environment of full participation.

Chile - government
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The COVID-19 crisis has demonstrated the importance of preparedness and the coordination capacities of national and regional disaster risk management agencies. The notes below includes good practices and lessons learned from Central America and the

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
Covid-19: a risk context magazine

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the fragility of our global networks. A health crisis has shocked economies, policies, governance, trade, infrastructure. In short, it has changed today’s society and may well leave a significant mark on the shaping of

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – Regional Office for the Americas and the Caribbean
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