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

2 December 2003

From disaster to community development: The Kobe experience

This book describes the background of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and its damages; the major issues during the recovery process and possible solutions; the action plan for future community rehabilitation and the future needs of its implementation.

Policies and plans

24 August 2003

Saint Lucia: National climate change policy and adaptation plan 2003

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.

Policies and plans

29 July 2003

France: Loi n° 2003-699 du 30 juillet 2003 relative à la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et à la réparation des dommages

Afin de promouvoir la prévention des risques technologiques et naturels et la réparation des dommages, cette loi est divisée en deux sections distinctes: risques technologiques et risques naturels.

Documents and publications

21 July 2003

Minimum standards for education in emergencies, chronic crises and early reconstruction

The Minimum Standards for education in emergencies, chronic crises and early reconstruction is a commitment, developed through a process of collaboration, that all individuals – children, youth and adults – have a right to education during emergencies.

Documents and publications

21 September 2002

Emergency evacuation of the population in case of an earthquake: book n°3

This third book refers to a well-planned process of emergency building evacuation of the population to safe places in order to prevent and mitigate earthquake disasters in Greece.

Documents and publications

18 August 2002

The study on sabo and flood control for Western River Basins of Mount Pinatubo in the Republic of the Philippines

This study is for sabo and flood control in the western river basins in view of recovery of the livelihood and equitable regional development as well as the anticipated disasters due to flood and mudflow from the Mt. Pinatubo.

Policies and plans

4 January 2002

South Africa: Disaster management act, 2002 (Act no. 57 of 30 December 2002)

This act provides for an integrated and coordinated disaster management policy in South Africa that focuses on preventing and reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating the severity of disasters.

Policies and plans

27 November 2001

National strategy for sustainable development for the Slovak Republic

The National Strategy for Sustainable Development for the Slovak Republic has been prepared in the framework of the Project “Capacity Building for Sustainable Development”