Small Island Developing States

This study assesses the macro-economic and social effects of Hurricane Ivan on the performance of the Grenadian economy. The report undertakes a sector by sector analysis of the impact of Hurricane Ivan; an assessment of overall damages is then computed.

The aim of Saint Lucia's National Climate Change Adaptation Policy is to foster and guide a national process of addressing the short, medium and long term effects of climate change in a co-ordinated, holistic and participatory manner.

This is the Law by which a national risk management policy is adopted and the National System for the Prevention, Mitigation and Attention of Disasters of the Dominican Republic is created.

The national emergency plan establishes the institutional and inter-institutional framework for the actions of the Government and civil society in the event of a threat or existence of a disaster to safeguard life.

An Act to provide for a more effective organisation of the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters.

This act provides for the organization, functioning, powers and responsibilities of the National Disaster Committee and the National Disaster Management Office of Vanuatu, and for the elaboration of national and provincial disaster plans.

This book was produced to mark the end of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR). It provides solutions to problems associated with disasters, stimulating discussion and improvements in methods of protecting people and property.

An act to make better provisions for the government and relevant agencies to perform functions and duties in relation to natural disaster management. Section 39 deals specifically with disaster mitigation and preparedness.