Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias
La Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias (CNE) es la institución pública rectora en lo referente a la coordinación de las labores preventivas de situaciones de riesgo
External Assistance for Transboundary Climate Risks
In this article, learn about how the climate fragility risk index and the concept of critical thresholds can be used to strengthen external emergency assistance (EEA) provided in the aftermath of a disaster.
FRACTAL Learning - Adaptation Inspiration Theme Module 1-6 Summary
This is a summary article signposting the FRACTAL Learning modules 1-6 on inspirational adaptation cases in Africa.
Community Resilience to Floods and Landslides in Barangay Napaan, Malay, Aklan
Barangay Napaan is highly vulnerable to flooding, flash floods, and landslides. Community members decided to address these risks and strengthen their resilience.
Lebanese Red Cross
The goal of the Lebanese Red Cross is to promote peace, serve the society, and alleviate human suffering with neutrality and without any racial, sexual, social, religious or political discriminatio
Save the Children International
Save the Children's work saves and improves children's lives around the world.
British Red Cross
We help anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world, get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country - we
An app to fight against floods, wildfires and extreme weather events
The app enables its users to share pictures and other information on natural hazards and provides extensive information from multiple sources about the risks of suffering from these threats.
Improving Resilience to Emergencies Through Advanced Cyber Technologies
I-REACT is an innovation project funded by the European Commission. We aim to use social media, smartphones and wearables to improve disaster management.
Swiss Church Aid
HEKS champions the cause of a more humane and just world and a life in dignity. Internationally, HEKS/EPER focuses on rural community development, humanitarian aid and church cooperation.
Community-based Action against Flood Risks in Dakar
This case study described how community-based action has been used to address incerasing flood risk in Dakar.
FRACTAL learning - Adaptation Inspiration Theme Module 2
This module describes an Inspirational case on: Public, Private, People Partnerships for Climate Compatible Development, Maputo, Mozambique.
72-hour Emergency Assessment approach
This document provides an overview of the aims, applications and general method behind the 72-hour assessment method, by which WFP can respond quickly and appropriately to humanitarian disasters.
Catholic Agency For Overseas Development
CAFOD stands for the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development. We are an international development charity and the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide.
Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency
The MSB (Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency) is responsible for issues concerning civil protection, public safety, emergency management and civil defence as long as no other authority has responsib
Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief is an independent humanitarian and development organisation that has been serving humanity for 35 years.
Tonkin and Taylor International
Tonkin &Taylor International Ltd (T+TI) is a leading Environmental and Engineering Consultancy with offices in New Zealand and Australia, associated companies in Malaysia, Philippines, and part
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice.
Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute, University of South Carolina
The Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute (HVRI) is an interdisciplinary research and graduate and undergraduate training center focused on the development of theory, data, metrics, methods,
Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection
Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB) responsibilities regarding civil protection cover national, regional and local preparedness and emergency planning, fire and electrical safety, safe
