|
Haiti Challenges Future Disasters (2012) In-depth damage evaluations and detailed hazard maps are helping Haiti a safer, disaster-proof future. |
|
|
Building Resilience to Disasters - Delivering Results (2011) Produced in 2011, this country highlights and results video presents GFDRR's impact on the ground worldwide. |
|
|
GFDRR Somalia Drought Management and Livelihood Protection (DMLP) Project (2011) The objective of DMLP Project is to promote targeted community-based resilience interventions to support the drought affected populations in Somalia through two components: (i) Cash-for-Work and (ii) Restoration of the crop production. |
|
|
ISMEP - Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Project The ISMEP project will contribute to the long-term program to save lives and reduce social, economic and financial impacts in the event of future earthquakes. This is expected to be achieved through: enhancing the institutional and technical capacity for disaster management and emergency response; strengthening critical public facilities, such as hospitals, schools, emergency response centers, etc., for better earthquake-resistance; and development of risk assessment methodologies for commercial, industrial and residential buildings and to enhance enforcement of building codes.
|
|
|
|
Post Disaster Needs Assessment Policy makers, practitioners, international organizations, and donor agencies joined the discussion on challenges of implementing recovery and reconstruction to improve the resilience of countries, communities and individuals following a major disaster. The video captures the highlights of the event, organized by Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), around three themes: what is the Post Disaster Needs Assessment, What are the Requirements of an Effective Post Disaster Needs Assessment and What are the Challenges of Implementing Post Disaster Needs Assessment. |
|
GFDRR: Three Years Building Resiliency Across the World In September 2006, major donors launched the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery to support the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action. Three years after its inception, GFDRR has become a true global partnership to mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation for sustainable development. This 3-minute video provides insights into GFDRR's unique business model and testimonies from donors, partners and governments from disaster-prone countries which are benefitting with GFDRR programs. |
|
|
GFDRR Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts in Madagascar This video highlights the upgrade and adoption of cyclone-proof building norms for public buildings, one of the key components of GFDRRs disaster risk mitigation program in Madagascar. The program of assistance extended through the GFDRR supports the countrys strong political will to shift from a policy of disaster response to one of prevention and mitigation.
|
|
|
Learn More About Disaster Risk Reduction Efforts: India This 7-minute mini-documentary shows life in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu five years after the Tsunami. The Vulnerability Reduction of Coastal Communities (VRCC) program was prepared with the support of GFDRR and demonstrates a major shift from re-active to pro-active disaster risk management in India.
|
|
|
Investing Today for Safer Tomorrow: Disaster Risk Reduction in Action This mini documentary developed by Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) focuses on the urgent need of reducing disaster risks. It showcases experiences from Indonesia (Banda Aceh), Haiti and Malawi, looking at different ways to significantly increase resiliency of communities.
|
|
|
Don't Blame All on Natural Disasters With the natural and geographical conditions of Viet Nam, Vietnamese people have to co-exist with natural disasters. Although natural disasters are unavoidable, its catastrophic impacts can be prevetned and mitigated. |
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery