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Social protection and disaster risk management in the Philippines: the case of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan).

Published online: 20 Jan 2016

Authors: Bowen, T.

Content type: Bulletin

This paper evaluates how the Philippines utilize social protection systems and programs to help households better manage disaster risk. Exposure and v...

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Gap analysis of national and regional fisheries and aquaculture priorities and initiatives in Southern and Eastern Africa in respect to climate change and disasters.

Published online: 03 Jun 2015

Published by: Norway, Nordenfjeldske Development Services

Content type: Bulletin

Fisheries and fishing-dependent people are particularly vulnerable to disasters and climate change impacts. The objective of the study was to identify...

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The meso-level interplay of climate and disaster risk management in Viet Nam.

Published online: 05 Apr 2017

Authors: Le Duc Ngoan & Le Thi Hoa Sen & Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong & Christoplos, I.

Content type: Bulletin

Goals for climate change adaptation and disaster risk management are widely recognised as overlapping, but little is known about the dynamics of this ...

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Disaster and climate risk assessment for PITAG Regions in Haiti. Technical Report.

Published online: 28 Aug 2019

Authors: Eitzinger, A. & Eugene, L. & Martínez, A. & Navarrete-Frías, C. & Jarvis, A.

Content type: Miscellaneous

The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate potential disaster and climate risks for the Agricultural and Agroforestry Technological Program...

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Climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in Europe: enhancing coherence of the knowledge base, policies and practices.

Published online: 11 Apr 2018

Content type: Bulletin

This report assesses current practices and level of know-how, and highlights emerging innovative tools national, regional and local authorities are us...

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FAO/NEPAD workshop on climate change, disasters and crises in the fisheries and aquaculture sector in West and Central Africa. Accra, Ghana, 1-2 November 2012.

Published online: 13 Jul 2016

Content type: Bulletin; Conference proceedings

The purpose of the regional Workshop on Climate Change, Disasters and Crises in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector in West and Central Africa was to...

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Multi-layer safety in the Wadden Sea: possible measures in spatial planning and disaster management in view of climate change.

Published online: 17 Dec 2014

Authors: Klostermann, J. & Spijkerman, A. & Vreugdenhil, H. & Massop, H. & Timmerman, J. & Jaspers, F. & Maaskant, B.

Content type: Bulletin

In the National Water Plan the concept of multi-layer safety was introduced for sustainable water security. Within the concept of multi-layer safety t...

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Synthesis report on experiences with ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.

Published online: 25 Jan 2017

Authors: Lo, V.

Content type: Bulletin

This report is a review and synthesis of global experiences on ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation (EbA) and to disaster risk redu...

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Strengthening institutional capacity for disaster management and risk reduction through climate-resilient agriculture.

Published online: 23 Oct 2019

Authors: Babu, S. C. & Pinto, A. de & Paul, N.

Content type: Bulletin

The frequency of natural disasters, especially storms and floods, has been increasing globally over the last several decades. Developing countries are...

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Economics of flood risk in Italy under current and future climate.

Published online: 12 Jul 2017

Authors: Carrera, L. & Standardi, G. & Koks, E. E. & Feyen, L. & Mysiak, J. & Aerts, J. & Bosello, F.

Content type: Bulletin

An integrated impact assessment methodology is developed and applied to estimate current and future economic impacts of flood risk in Italy under clim...

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