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.

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23 May 2022

Milanda in Palu

The third ‘UNDP Tsunami Story Book’ tells the story of Milanda, who survived the 7.2 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that hit Palu, Indonesia. The illustrated series aims to help children better understand the magnitude of and prepare for a tsunami.

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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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25 January 2022

Ready Wrigley prepares for wildfires and smoke

This publication intends to build the capacity of children in the face of wildfires and smoke.

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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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24 December 2021

Paré pas Paré Cyclone

Paré pas Paré Cyclone, the first mobile game dedicated to cyclone risk prevention in Reunion, role-plays the arrival of a cyclone on Reunion Island to learn the right actions to take.

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26 November 2021

Surachat, the fisherman who survived the tsunami

Thai fisherman Surachat shares his experience from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami in the second UNDP Tsunami Story Book. The illustrated book series aims to help children better understand the magnitude of a tsunami and how to be prepared.

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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.