Suriname

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The analysis sheds light on disaster preparedness in five “data deprived” countries: Belize, Dominica, Haiti, Saint Lucia, and Suriname. Preparing for—and responding to—disasters requires a people-centered approach.
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This seismic risk profile of Suriname, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems’Capacities in the Caribbean Region
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This study provides an updated assessment of the status of MHEWS for all CDEMA Participating States (PS).
Cover and source: Government of Suriname
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This note presents examples of results chains for project teams working on disaster risk management (DRM)-related operations to obtain the gender tag with a focus on exposure and vulnerability, preparedness and coping capacity.
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This report presents the risk profile for Suriname, exploring hazards, vulnerabilities, exposures and capacities.
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This study supports the implementation of the Country Work Programme for countris in the Caribbean, as well as the design and revisions of other critical national instruments including the National Adaptation Plan.
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This climate risk profile concerns the countries of the Eastern and Souther Caribbean (ESC).
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The State of the Climate Report analyzes Surinames historical climate (1990-2014) and provides climate projections for three time horizons (2020-2044, 2045-2069, 2070-2094) through two emissions scenarios (intermediate/ SSP2-4.5 and severe/ SSP5-8.5)

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