ACP-EU NDRR Resources

Following an official request from the government of Tonga for post-disaster assistance following Tropical Cyclone Gita in February 2018, the ACP-EU NDRR Program supported the government in undertaking a post-disaster rapid assessment.

The successful results of the Climate Risk Analysis & Early Warning Information Management Systems project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.

The successful results of the Community Resilience to Climate and Disaster Risk in Solomon Islands (CRISP) project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.

GFDRR's annual report 2017 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2016 to June 2017, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

GFDRR's annual report 2016 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2015 to June 2016, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

GFDRR's annual report 2014 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2013 to June 2014, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

GFDRR's annual report 2013 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2012 to June 2013, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

GFDRR's annual report 2012 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2011 to June 2012, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

Four reports on recommendations for advancing national disaster risk financing strategies for Belize, Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Lucia were published in the frame of the Caribbean Disaster Risk Financing Technical Assistance (DRFTA) project.

The successful results of the Building Climate Resilience in Tanzania Water Sector project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.

The successful results of the Fiji Climate Vulnerability Assessment project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.

The successful results of the Integrated Disaster and Land Management (IDLM) project are presented in the Results of Resilience story.

The third edition of the World Reconstruction Conference - Proceedings and Knowledge Report summarizes the event's sessions and objectives which brought together approximately 800 participants from civil society, national and local governments, academia, the private sector and international organizations from around the world in Brussels from 6-8 June 2017.

The ACP-EU NDRR Program financed the development of an objective, transparent and repeatable approach to assess the vulnerability of road networks in Pacific Island Countries, and to identify and prioritise the possible options for action.

The ACP-EU NDRR Program brochure outlines the Program’s objectives and selected achievements. 

This report summarizes the activities and achievements for 2016-2017 under the Result 2 of the Program Building Disaster Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa. Result Area 2 strengthens DRM capacities of African Regional Economic Communities.

The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report for the period 2016-2017 offers an overview on how the Program continues to scale-up its support to disaster-prone ACP countries through technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.

The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.

The report for the Somalia Drought and Impact Assessment was published in January 2017. This assessment, undertaken with the support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program, enabled to assess damages and impact following the 2016-2017 drought in Somalia.

This activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. The report gives an overview of the achievements to date and identifies upcoming priorities and challenges.

Following an official request from the government of Dominica for post-disaster assistance following Hurricane Maria in Spetember 2017, the NDRR Program supported the government in undertaking a post-disaster assessment.

This Knowledge Note describes a benchmarking method developed to track the progress of Pacific Island Countries (PICs) on best-practice flood risk management (FRM). The method was applied to Fiji, Samoa, the Solomion Islands, and Vanuatu.

This summary report highlights the main messages from Fiji's climate vulnerability assessment, which was launched at COP23 in Bonn.

The report provides significant new analysis of Fiji's vulnerability to climate change, and was launched at COP23 in Bonn.

Following the landslides and floods in August 2017, the government of Sierra Leone asked for support to undertake a Post-Mudslides and Floods Rapid Needs Assessment and to develop a Floods Recovery Framework.

The Government of Rwanda conducted with support of the ACP-EU NDRR Program a comprehensive and nationwide assessment of existing disaster risk, in order to develop a comprehensive disaster risk profile for Rwanda.

Ramani Huria is a community-based mapping activity in Dar es Salaam that trains university students and local community members on how to create highly accurate maps of the most flood-prone areas in the city.

A summary report was published on the Southwest Indian Ocean Islands Risk Assessment and Financing Initiative (SWIO RAFI) Initiative, which summarizes progress made on analytical work to improve the understanding of disaster risks and risk financing solutions.

A review was conducted of existing coastal management and beach restoration guidelines for Jamaica, and updated guidelines and regulations were proposed.

The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report for the period 2015-2016 offers an overview of how the Program continues to scale-up its support to disaster-prone ACP countries through technical assistance, capacity building and knowledge sharing.

On 9 June 2017, more than 100 participants from African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries attended a “Focus Day” on lessons learned from post-disaster response in ACP countries in the frame of the ACP-EU Natural Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Program.

Building upon the tripartite Joint Declaration on Post-Crisis Assessments and Recovery Planning signed by the EU, the WBG, and the UN in 2008, the ACP-EU NDRR Program has supported ACP governments in undertaking 19 post disaster assessments.

A series of stories were published, highlighting achievements of disaster risk initiatives supported by the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

The report summarizes the activities and achievements in 2014-2016 under Result Area 2 of the Program Building Disaster Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The activity report summarizes activities of Result Area 5, also known as the Africa Disaster Risk Financing (ADRF) Initiative, from its commencement in August 2014 to 30 June 2016.

The technical assistance project informed policymakers, stakeholders and the general public of efforts to understand and strengthen flood control systems, heighten awareness of flood risks, and explain the technologies used to mitigate these risks.

The National Disaster Management Directorate of the government of Timor Leste implemented Climate and Disaster Resilience in Communities-activities in the northern part of Timor-Leste.

The report examines the implications of climate change for Lesotho’s future development and economy, focusing particularly on the different water infrastructure investments being considered by the Government of Lesotho.

The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment assessed the damages and needs following Tropical Cyclone Winston which struck Fiji in February 2016.

The Disaster Recovery Framework was published alongside the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, following Tropical Cyclone Winston which struck Fiji in February 2016.

This report assesses damages, losses and needs following the severe flooding and landslides in the Seychelles in 2013 as a result of Tropical Cyclone Felleng.

The report assesses the damages and losses to critical public infrastructures in Saint Lucia resulting from flood and landslides, as a consequence of the torrential rain on 24-25 December 2013.

The report prodides a rapid damage and loss assessment following the heavy rains and resulting floods in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in December 2013.

The report assesses losses and damages following Tropical Cyclone Evan in Fiji in 2012, and outlines opportunities for disater risk reduction.

The Post Disaster Needs Assessment assisted the Government of Samoa to determine the impacts of Cyclone Evan in 2012 and to review and revise strategies and measures to reduce risks and to build back better.

The PDNA assessed the impact and needs following the floods in 2012 in Nigeria.

The PDNA helped the Government of Djibouti to identify priority drought mitigation measures and to develop together with development partners a recovery strategy to address the short-term emergency needs following the droughts in 2008-2011.

The PDNA assessed the impacts of the drought period in 2008-2011 and the resulting needs in order to save the lives and livelihoods of millions.

The brochure explains in a nutshell the SWIO RAFI Initiative, which seeks to address high vulnerability of the Southwest Indian Ocean Island States to disaster losses.

The brochure sets out in a nutshell the results of the Guyana’s Conservancy Adaptation Project.

The report describes in-depth the Conservancy Adaptation Project in Guyana 2008-2013, and the results achieved.

The report describes the first two years of implementation of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

The ACP-EU NDRR Program brochure outlines the Program’s objectives and selected achievements.

Following the heavy rains affecting the Northern regions of Cameroun in 2012, the project helped to identify key measures to prevent dike collapse and to rehabilitate water-related infrastructure to reduce future risks.

Following the eruption of the Pico do Fogo volcano from November 2014 until February 2015, a PDNA was undertaken at the request of the Government of Cabo Verde.

The PDNA assesses the impacts of Tropical Storm Erika in August 2015 in Dominica, the resulting needs, and options for disaster risk management.

Mozambique experienced in 2015 widespread flooding. A rapid assessment was conducted which evaluated the impact of the events, provided advice to the government, and identified potential financial support.

Following the January 2015 floods which were one of the most devastating in the history of Malawi, the NDRR Program supported a PDNA to identify risks and guide recovery efforts.

The publication sets out the analysis of fiscal and economic impacts of natural disasters in the Dominican Republic. The study sets the basis for developing a disaster risk financing strategy.

The publication presents the assessment of natural disaster risks in Timor-Leste, focusing on landslides, floods, and strong wind hazards. This assessment helps develop technical and institutional capacity.

The brochure elaborates on DiMSUR, an innovative sub-regional centre, providing technical assistance and promoting the dissemination of knowledge and good practices for its member countries Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique.

GFDRR's annual report 2015 sets out the progress and results that have been made from July 2014 to June 2015, and includes a highlight on the work of the ACP-EU NDRR Program.

The ACP-EU NDRR Activity Report covers the activities for the period 2014-2015.