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Risk assessment & management
Investing in a safer future: a disaster risk reduction policy for the Australian Aid Program
This policy provides a framework for the Australian Government's commitment to reduce the risk of natural disasters with a goal to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience of countries and communities to disasters. (AusAID: June 2009) More info >>
Global assessment report on disaster risk reduction 2009: risk and poverty in a changing climate
The central message of the report is that reducing disaster risk can provide a vehicle to reduce poverty and safeguard development with beneficial effects on broader global stability and sustainability. (United Nations: 2009) More info >>
Key Disaster Risk Management (DRM) parameters
This paper summarises the key Disaster Risk Management (DRM) parameters which are common to most disasters, and suggests a workable Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). (TorqAid: 2009) More info >>
Flood management and equity : the missing piece in the puzzle
This paper focuses on the principles that determine how governments plan and invest for the protection of people, and property, from floods. (ODI: 2009) More info >>
Climate change and low-lying Pacific Islands: a plain person's guide to global warming and sea-level rise
This paper provides a sea level rise analysis and climate change forecasts. (Faerber Hall: 2008) More info >>
Early warning systems: reframing the discussion
This paper proposes a shift in the way emergency managers conceptualise Early Warning Systems. (Faeber Hall: 2007) More info >>
The role of ICT in preventing, responding to and recovering from conflict
This paper adopts a holistic consideration of ICT use and peace as a prerequisite to social and economic development. (ICT for peace: 2005) More info >>
ePrimer: ICT for disaster management
This primer provides information and guidance on how ICTs can be effectively used by donors, organisations and practitioners in disaster management situations in developing countries. (Asia Pacific Development Information Program: 2007) More info >>
Contingency planning and humanitarian action: a review of practice
This paper, based on a thorough review of international practice, explores the current processes and practices of contingency planning in humanitarian organisations. (Humanitarian Practice Network, Overseas Development Institute: March 2007) More info >>
Guidelines for emergency management in culturally & linguistically diverse communities
This Emergency Management Australia (EMA) manual provides information and guidelines on preparing for and managing an emergency in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. (Emergency Management Australia: 2007) More info >>
DRM: contributions by German development cooperation
This paper presents German views on disaster risk management for sustainable development. (BMZ: 2004) More info >>
The macro financing of natural hazards in developing countries
This World Bank paper suggests a financial model for risk funding that would provide countries with strong economic incentives to engage in active risk management. (World Bank: 2006) More info >>
Emergency preparedness capacity builders
The Emergency Preparedness Capacity Builders (EPCB) website provides information on disaster risk management, including mapping tools, training courses, workshops, consulting services and resources. (Emergency Preparedness Capacity Builders: 2006) More info >>
Natural disaster mitigation program
The website of the Australian Government's National Disaster Management Program. (Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional development and Local governement) More info >>
Guide to disaster reduction on coasts of the Indian Ocean
Progress Report, 18th April 2005 - Outlines progress to date and future directions for the Working Commission, which was formed to develop this report. (: April 2005) More info >>
A citizen guide for preparedness for tsunamis
An information sheet focusing on what to do before, during, and after a tsunami. (FEMA: January 2005) More info >>
The Asian tsunami: the implications for preparedness and contingency planning
Examines what the Tsunami should teach us about the role of preparedness and contingency planning for future crises. (Humanitarian Practice Network: January 2005) More info >>
Getting tsunami recovery and early warning right
Prompted by the Indian Ocean tsunami, this paper examines the issues surrounding tsunami early warning systems including the reasons why vulnerable people live along coastlines. (Ben Wisner, Oberlin College, and Peter Walker, Tufts University: April 2005) More info >>