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This action programme outline details the structure and goals of the Swedish National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, who has the responsibility for managing natural disasters with the aim of preventing and reducing the effects of natural disasters

Documents and publications

This document introduces the Swedish National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and its 18 cooperating authorities and organisations, whose purpose is to increase societal capabilities for preventing and dealing with the negative consequences of

Documents and publications

This book presents diverse case studies from around the World, including many Asian countries, Africa, North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Island Nations, and elsewhere.

The book's 39 chapters are organized according to seven interrelated

Documents and publications

This document provides an introduction to the extensive global cooperation within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It marks out the important milestones and gives a concise description of the key issues, including

Documents and publications

This paper explores social learning about climate adaptation in relation to the architecture of climate governance. It compares the potential for social learning at the international level with a local perspective based on preliminary results from a case

Documents and publications

This case-bound book draws upon experiences around the world reflecting how people are using climate information to improve their lives, through climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction strategies. In this book, over 100 authors are relating

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Report for the period 2007-2009:

The main objective of this report is to identify key trends in terms of progress made and challenges faced at both national and regional levels through the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in Europe

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South Eastern Europe disaster risk mitigation and adaptation programme:

This document reviews the coordination of disaster mitigation, preparedness and response among the Civil Protection actors of South Eastern Europe (SEE), identifying needs both with

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