TECHNICAL COOPERATION FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Disaster risks related to hazards such as tropical cyclones, flooding, earthquakes, droughts and tsunamis; as well as risks related to technological hazards 1, constitute an important challenge for development. During 2011 only, 302 disasters took 29.782 lives, affected 206 million people More info
MECHANISMS, TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS TOWARDS A DISASTER RISK REDUCCTION
In this process, correspond to the UNISDR regional offices the identification of currently regional, national and local events that favor a deep discussion about the post-HFA, particularly at ministerial level in each region. Moreover, facilitate to the government spaces for discussion.More info
PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND FINANCTIAL TOOLS FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
In recent years, a fast increase in the lost of economic resources and jobs has been produced due to disasters, which has been higher among medium and low-income countries. In spite of the potential cost magnitude and the lost of incomes, reducing the risks of disasters keep on being perceived as a minor priority. More info
CIVIL SOCIETY PARTICIPATION IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
The considerable reduction of losses due to disasters, in both lives and social, economic and environmental assets of the communities and countries requires a process of awareness, mobilization and cooperation of different key agents, among which the civil society stands out, including the representatives. More info
PUBLIC POLICIES FOR DRR AT NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND CONTINENTAL LEVEL
The increasing exposure of national assets and the mortality risks due to natural hazards, directly impact the countries' human development and shows how countries and communities still face tough difficulties and unequal levels of progress when it comes the time to undertake policies towards the reduction. More info
URBAN RISK IN THE AMERICAS: A CHALLENGE FOR GOALS
Currently more than 75% of the population in the Americas lives in urban areas. According to the projections made for 2030 this percentage will most likely increase to approximately 85%. The percentage of urban population in North America will reach 83-84%; whilst in the Latin America and Caribbean region it will be 87-88%. More info