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This report examines four topics: (i) disasters in 2012, with a focus on recurring disasters; (ii) the role of regional organizations in disaster risk management; (iii) wildfires; and (iv) the important role of women in disaster risk management. It

Sigma 2/2013:

This study reports on the worldwide economic losses from over 300 natural catastrophes and man-made disasters recorded in 2012 and the cost to the global insurance industry. It specifically analyses the catastrophes cost to society, the

The preparation of this Local Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-2013 Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.

The progress report

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2011-13 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and the ISDR partnership.

This report describes country’s disaster risks and natural hazards, such as earthquake, drought, tsunami and flood, and presents governmental and institutional structures responsible for disaster management in Iran.

This document presents the objectives, structure and phases of the plan, and provides safety checklists for national, regional and local major development projects. It discusses the implementation of improved disaster information and communication system

PLOS Currents Disasters, 2012 Aug 6:

Considering the prediction of a major destructive earthquake shaking the Tehran city in the near future, this article assesses the preparedness of people and the related risk factors in order to mitigate the damage

This document presents the process and results of Iran's 2012-2025 road map of health disaster management (HDM), describing goals and objectives, strategies and action priorities, and related prerequisites. Iran’s HDM mission and vision are defined