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This publication presents a framework and tool for measuring community-level resilience to flooding, built around the five capitals (5Cs) of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework. The sustainable livelihoods framework seeks to take a more comprehensive

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The case study describes the “Ibasho” approach to strengthen the social capital of communities, particularly those recovering from disasters and epidemics, by giving community members of all ages and abilities a place where they can develop deeper

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This regional assessment documents experiences on ecosystem-based disaster risk reduction (Eco-DRR) and its linkages with biodiversity in Asia. It highlights opportunities to catalyse actions for Eco-DRR that embraces the importance of biodiversity and

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This open access book aims to improve the quality of climate planning by providing 19 examples of analysis and assessments in eleven countries. It is intended for local operators in the fields of climate, hydro-climatic risks, physical planning, besides

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The National Disaster Response Framework has been prepared for the effective coordination and implementation of disaster preparedness and response activities. The main purpose of this framework is to develop a clear, concise and comprehensive national

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This document provides an overview of Save the Children Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in education programming in country offices in the Asia Pacific in 2015, including case studies. Education Safe from Disasters is a three-year strategy aimed at

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This publication discusses the Resilient Mountain Village (RMV), an integrated approach to development in mountain areas that combines economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development with climate change adaptation, resilience

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This document attempts to fill knowledge gaps regarding the role of the private sector in disaster recovery and draws from the wider body of knowledge and from documented experiences of past and present disaster planning and recovery.

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The International Recovery Platform strengthens knowledge and information on building back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.

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