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This publication summarises the findings of an independent assessment of the South Eastern Europe Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation Programme (SEEDRMAP). It highlights the achievements and the challenges faced by SEEDRMAP and provides

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The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2009-11 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.
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Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, A/AC.105/C.1/2011/CRP.8:

This note collects the annual reports of the Czech Republic, the Philippines, the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation on their space activities, including the application

Floods 2010 Moldova Post Disaster Needs Assessment Main Report
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This assessment provides a clear analysis of the extent of the damage and losses caused by the 2010 floods and identifies financing needs required to formulate recovery actions, implement medium-term recovery plans and develop a long-term DRR strategy.
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The project aims to reduce Moldova’s susceptibility to 'natural' disasters, particularly in agriculture and related sectors and diminish the country’s economic vulnerability to droughts, floods and other natural shocks...
World Bank, the
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The UN Economic Commission for Europe has launched a new programme of pilot projects aimed at promoting cooperation on adaptation to climate change under the UNECE Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes (UNECE Water Convention)...
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
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This document includes brief case studies which identify “natural solutions”, which are often an essential contribution to cost effective climate change adaptation and mitigation. They emphasize the role of natural systems for regulating water flow

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South Eastern Europe disaster risk mitigation and adaptation programme:

This document reviews the coordination of disaster mitigation, preparedness and response among the Civil Protection actors of South Eastern Europe (SEE), identifying needs both with


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