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This report is the results of a study carried out between 1-6 April 2011 to establish the attitude of Australians toward natural disasters; their frequency, severity, cause and impact on both critical infrastructure and wellbeing. The authors recommend

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 provides a review of the progress towards the high level outcomes of the Disaster Risk Reduction Policy, which contribute to the Policy's goal of 'reduced vulnerability and enhanced resilience of countries and communities to disasters'. It

The aim of this Plan is to minimise the effects of, co-ordinate the response to, and the recovery from, a disaster or major emergency affecting the community of the Cairns Regional Council.

The purpose of the strategy is to provide high-level guidance on disaster management to Australian federal, state, territory and local governments, business and community leaders and the not-for-profit sector.

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This paper advocates for starting to think strategically about how we can reduce future losses from natural disasters and aid victims in their recovery efforts. It urges asking fundamental questions about how private insurance

This document reports on issues related to climate change and environmental pressures experienced by Australian coastal areas, particularly in the context of coastal population growth, with particular regard to: (i) existing policies and programs related

This book addresses a broad range of topic areas where climate change has impact and systematically analyses the key legal responses to climate change, both at the international level and within Australia at federal, State and local levels. It asserts