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Fourth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction lends new momentum to disaster prevention

Fourth Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction lends new momentum to disaster prevention

About 3,500 specialists from 173 countries came to Geneva to attend the 4th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. The conference is organized by UNISDR, the leading UN institution for disaster risk reduction. Munich Re Foundation launched the second RISK Award and attended workshops on how to engage more people for disaster risk management. >more

Beira – Poor people becoming more resilient against floods

Mozambique is facing increasing threats from weather events and climate change. Coastal areas are especially affected, mainly by rising sea levels and stronger tropical cyclones. In coastal cities, densely populated suburbs with informal townships are especially exposed to natural hazards. >more

2013 Resilience Academy, Dhaka - Call for applications

Together with UNU-EHS and ICCCAD, we are organising a Resilience Academies series. The first seminar week is scheduled for September 2013 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Applications for attending the 2013 Resilience Academy can now be submitted. >more

9th International Microinsurance Conference, 2013

From 12 to 14 November 2013, the 9th International Microinsurance Conference will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia. >more

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> The landscape of microinsurance in Africa 2012 - Full version

> Report - 8th International Microinsurance Conference, Tanzania

> UNU-EHS SOURCE: "Measuring Progress toward Disaster Risk Reduction"

> UNU-EHS Policy Brief "Addressing Loss and Damage in the Context of Social Vulnerability and Resilience"