Documents and publications

Explore a comprehensive collection of publications, reports, and documents that focus on disaster risk and resilience.

These resources offer insights, best practices, and research aimed at mitigating the impact of disasters. Whether you're seeking the latest research, policy recommendations, or case studies, this library supports knowledge sharing and informed decision-making in building safer, more resilient communities.

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Documents and publications

30 December 2004

Earthquake loss estimates in near real-time begin to assist rescue teams worldwide

This paper explores improvements to a number of the elements that are needed for teleseismic loss estimation that provide near-real-time loss estimates after major earthquakes.

Documents and publications

12 November 2004

Grenada, Hurricane Ivan Preliminary Assessment of Damages

This report is filed as a preliminary assessment of the direct damage caused during Hurricane Ivan.

Educational materials

17 September 2004

Let’s learn to prevent disasters: educational kit and riskland game

UNDRR and UNICEF have together produced an educational kit for children called “Let’s learn to prevent disasters!”.

Policies and plans

2 September 2004

Africa regional strategy for disaster risk reduction

The aim of the Strategy is to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development and poverty eradication by facilitating the integration of disaster risk reduction into development.

Documents and publications

10 August 2004

Management of dead bodies in disaster situation

This manual provides the technical information needed to support State authorities in the proper management of dead bodies in a disaster situation.

Documents and publications

21 July 2004

Grenada: macro-socio-economic assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan, September 7th, 2004

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.

Documents and publications

7 July 2004

Mitch+5: regional forum report

This document is the result of a participatory process developed from April to December 2003, through national workshops and forums of analysis and proposals in the different countries of the Central American region.

Policies and plans

4 April 2004

Disaster management policy framework for Saint Lucia

The Policy advances an approach to disaster management that focuses on reducing risks – the risk of loss of life, economic disruption and damage to the environment and property, especially to those sections of the population who are most vulnerable.