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Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping disaster risk reduction related hazard exposure, vulnerability and risk mapping

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Jamaica: National spatial plan for risk mapping

10 Mar 2010, JIS

The National Spatial Plan, with part funding from the Caribbean Development Bank, is expected to develop strategies to address development in environmentally sensitive areas, including areas at high risk to natural hazards and climate change...


Extracts of progress reports by progress indicator on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action
  • Indicator 2.1 [PDF, 116Kb]National and local risk assessments based on hazard data and vulnerability information are available and include risk assessments for key sectors

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