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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Policies and plans

14 December 1999

Mozambique: National policy on disaster management

This policy document presents definitions and principles of disaster management in Mozambique, also sets out country’s general and specific objectives and strategies and describes country’s legal and institutional framework.

Educational materials

11 November 1999

Diario de volcanes

«Diario de volcanes» es un libro ilustrado para niños que, a través de preguntas dirigidas a un volcán y mensajes que entrega un vulcanólogo, enseña diversos conceptos para aprender sobre los volcanes.

Documents and publications

14 September 1999

Turkey: Marmara earthquake assessment

This document outlines the likely impact of the 1999 Marmara earthquake on the economy and the cost of reconstruction and recovery. It also highlights the key issues that need to be addressed to reduce the costs of future natural disasters in the country.

Documents and publications

5 February 1999

Natural disaster management

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.

Documents and publications

11 October 1998

Risk preparedness: A management manual for World Cultural Heritage

This manual provides the guidelines to create a new approach to cultural heritage conservation focused on prevention, aiming to develop strategies to protect heritage properties by reducing its vulnerability to disasters.

Policies and plans

17 July 1998

Fiji: Natural disaster management act of 1998

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.

Policies and plans

1 January 1998

Namibia: National disaster plan 1998

Namibia's National Disaster Plan clarifies the roles and responsibilities of several, important government and non-governmental actors with regard to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

Policies and plans

27 November 1997

National disaster plan for Jamaica

The National Disaster Plan (1997) Revised is the latest revision of a draft plan that has been in existence since 1983.