Philippines

This document discusses the challenges posed by climate change and the need for increased cooperation on disaster risk reduction. It reports on an EIAS Expert Roundtable aimed to take stock of initiatives undertaken by the Philippines to respond to

This document reflects the inputs received from an extensive multi-stakeholder consultations process involving governments, organizations and various networks in the Asia-Pacific region from March 2012 to date. At the request of the United Nations (UN)

Climate change and disaster risk reduction – mainstreaming disability:

This paper sets out key recommendations for including persons with disabilities throughout the disaster management cycle, especially during relief operations, as well as in climate

This paper presents key findings from the survey conducted in areas targeted for relocation following Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. It aims to understand the needs and perceptions of groups affected. It argues that current plans ignore key elements of sustainable relocation processes, and lack technical guidance and support.

Development Asia, May 2014:

This issue of Development Asia discusses the approaches of integrating disaster safeguards into national economic plans and further actions for reducing risks in one of Asia’s most disaster-affected countries (Philippines). It

This document is the 2013 edition of WMO's internationally recognized series gathering together the key climate events of the year. It provides an in-depth analysis of regional trends as part of a WMO drive to provide more information at regional and

This paper analyses the typhoon Haiyan/ Yolanda hazard event in order to understand if a better early warning system would help to save more lives.

This report examines the contribution of ‘non-traditional’ humanitarian actors, in particular the private sector and the military, to disaster management in the Philippines. In addition to exploring general changes with regard to these actors in the wider