IGGRD I (2013-2018)
Introducción
In phase I, GIDRM collaborated with regionale stakeholders in the pilot countries Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, Viet Nam, Germany. By relying on this international network and the shared know-how, GIDRM I and its regional partners identified risks and then jointly developed and strengthened risk-reducing approaches. As these measures were implemented in accordance with cost-benefit projections, GIDRM I contributed to the strengthening of a sustainable disaster risk management worldwide.
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Suitability Model – Risk-Informed Decisions for Planning and Investment
Nowadays, there is a common understanding that development – in order to be sustainable – also needs to take into account…
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Strengthening resilience of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
In recent years, extreme natural events have caused significant damage and economic losses in the Asia-Pacific region and…
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Hotel Resilient – Strengthening Resilience in the Tourism Sector
Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in the Asia-Pacific region, but also one of the most exposed to natural hazards.…
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Integrated Fire Safety and Risk Management in Industry Clusters
In 2012 it came to a fire in Tazreen, a garment factory in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka. The fire caused at least 117…
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Integrated Fire Safety and Risk Management in Industry Clusters
In 2012 it came to a fire in Tazreen, a garment factory in Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka. The fire caused at least 117…
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Local Flood Early Warning Systems in the Philippines
Extreme local weather events, such as heavy rainfalls that are limited to certain regions, are increasing in their frequency…
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Joining Forces and Funding for more Resilient Cities
Cities as economic, social and cultural centers are developmental hubs, but they are also places where poverty, emissions…
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Disaster Risk Management in Public Investment Projects
The fourth edition of the United Nations Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR, 2015) finds that economic…