Economics of DRR

Τhis theme covers economic analysis supporting risk-informed investments and better investment planning and financing strategies for disaster risk reduction. It also adresses post-event economic loss and impact assessments, cost benefit analysis and other DRR investment appraisal techniques, ex-ante economic impact assessments.

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5 February 1999

Natural disaster management

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.

International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction

Tudor Rose

Policies and plans

4 January 1996

Kazakhstan: Law providing for management of natural and technological disasters (Law of 5 July 1996)

This law regulates disaster prevention and management measures to be carried out in case of natural and technological disasters, also the rights and responsibilities of population; the powers of government bodies; disaster prevention activities.

Kazakhstan - government

Policies and plans

17 July 1991

Afghanistan: Law on combating disasters in the Republic of Afghanistan

This law makes the Department of Emergency Preparedness responsible for organizing matters related to prevention of natural disasters.

Afghanistan - government

Policies and plans

17 July 1975

Australia: State Counter-Disaster Organization act 1975

An act to provide for the establishment of a State Counter-Disaster Organization and a State Emergency Service and their powers, authorities, functions and duties.

Australia - government

Ģ��ý Americas & Caribbean Magazine: COVID-19, a risk context

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