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

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.

Policies and plans

29 July 1995

France: Loi n° 95-101 du 2 février 1995 relative au renforcement de la protection de l'environnement

Cette loi contient 94 articles qui décrivent les mesures de sauvegarde, l'entretien régulier, plans de prévention, et la gestion des espaces naturels qu'assurent l'atténuation des risques et la protection de l'environnement, parmi d'autres dispositions.

Educational materials

15 May 1995

Learning about natural disasters: Games and projects for you and your friends

This booklet encourages children to help protect their community from natural hazards. It features a range of community activities based on ideas used by children in many countries.