Brazil

This brochure states that floods in Brazil pose increased risk to people, infrastructure and business. It describes how the floods affect the various regions and sectors highlighting the increased exposure to river flood and flash flood risk. It

This report studies recent fires in Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Indonesia, Israel, Greece, the Russian Federation and the US and calls for more comprehensive fire management. It attempts to discern patterns in the causal and contributory factors

This paper is one of several case studies undertaken by IFRC to learn about how legislation can support or impede disaster risk reduction, particularly at the community level. This summary includes: (i) an overview disaster risk profile of Brazil; (ii) a

This study details the risks global cities may face due to a warming world. It examines mitigation and adaptation strategies for developing and developed cities, enabling readers to utilize information on both, and leverage co-benefits between the two.

This study finds that 17 million people were newly displaced by sudden-onset disasters worldwide in 2009, and over 42 million people in 2010. To meet this challenge, the study recommends that greater collaboration is required between those working in the

This study examines the interlinkages between climate change, disaster risk, and the urban poor, underscoring four key messages: (1) The urban poor are on the front line, particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural hazards. Exposure to risk is

The preparation of this Regional Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2009-11 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

The progress report

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2009-11 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.