Educational materials

The latest materials including children's books, textbooks, lesson plans, activities, games, and online resources on disaster prevention and school safety.

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Play and learn to stop disasters: This online game teaches adults and children how to build safer villages and cities against disasters. Users learn through playing how the location and the construction materials of houses make a difference when disasters strike and how early warning systems, evacuation plans and education save lives.

You can also explore the topic guide on games for disaster risk reduction.

Educational materials

10 July 2022

Primary school disaster risk reduction teaching guidelines for Sierra Leone

The SDRRTG manual is designed to guide school heads, teachers, learners and by extension communities to ensure school safety, particularly in facilitating the protection of children against disasters.

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5 April 2022

Take action for climate justice: A guide for teachers and educators working with young people aged 9-16

Aimed at teachers and educators, this short guide contains practical advice, classroom activities and helpful planning tools to inspire and motivate young people aged 9-16 to take action for our planet and its people.

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11 March 2022

Droughts

Join the COPE squad as they embark on their first risk reduction adventure in China, where they see the devastating effects of a long period without rainfall in Yunnan Province. Learn alongside the squad as Grand mistress Fu teaches them about droughts

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1 January 2022

Klimaalam: Step up and step in to act on climate

The Oscar M. Lopez Center, in collaboration with Adarna House, developed this book with a focus on illustrating practical and relatable ways that climate change affects young Filipinos.

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4 November 2021

Durie, the 'Tsunami' teacher

Durie, the ‘Tsunami’ Teacher is the first of 'Tsunami Story Books', a series of illustrated real-life stories from the Asia-Pacific for children.

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1 November 2021

Youth leadership in climate policy workbook and facilitator’s guide

The Youth Leadership in Climate Policy Workbook and Facilitator’s Guide strengthens young people’s knowledge and skills so they can engage in climate policy.

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25 October 2021

Hurricane watch

This is a comic for youth and adults to raise awareness on the importance of leaving no one behind in times of COVID-19 during hurricane season. This comic has been designed for the Caribbean, but can be used in other parts of the world.

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12 September 2021

Climate Crisis Comic - Series 1

Series 1 – comics to raise youth awareness of the climate crisis, and how young people can take action to prepare for hazards.