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Awareness & education of risk reduction
Last updated on
14 November 2008
Gender perspectives: integrating disaster risk reduction into climate change adaptation
This publication points out the vital connection between women's experiences of natural resource management, climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, and how they can come together to make whole communities strong and sustainable. (UN-ISDR: 2008) More info >>
Towards a culture of prevention: disaster risk reduction begins at school
This publication highlights initiatives which have been taken worldwide to make school buildings safer, and have children take an active role in disaster risk reduction by teachings in schools. (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction: 2007) More info >>
Library on disaster risk reduction: International strategy for disaster reduction
The Library has specialized in disaster risk reduction and related issues such as sustainable development, climate change, early warning systems, human settlements, environment, education and gender. (International strategy for disaster reduction: Asia & Pacific) More info >>
Field library initiative for disaster reduction (ISDR)
This initiative is part of the UN Library to equip the local communities affected by disasters with the necessary information and knowledge on disaster risk reduction. (International strategy for disaster reduction: Asia & Pacific) More info >>