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

7 July 2001

Gujarat earthquake recovery program: assessment report

The report is a preliminary assessment of damages and needs resulting from the earthquake that struck the state of Gujarat, India, in 2001, which also tries to outline a strategy for implementing a recovery program.

Documents and publications

9 November 2000

Belize: Assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Keith, 2000 - implications for economic, social and environmental development

This report assesses the impacts of Hurricane Keith in Belize from 30 September to 1 October 2000. It appraises the macroeconomic and environmental effects and presents a sector by sector analysis leading to an overall assessment of the damage.

Documents and publications

9 November 2000

Mozambique: a preliminary assessment of damage from the flood and cyclone emergency of February-March 2000

This document attempts to assess the cost of damages to the Mozambican economy, both at the sectoral level and overall from the flood and cyclone emergency of February -March 2000.

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.