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Catalog 2009–2019 and Learning KnowledgeCatalog 2009–2019 and Learning GFDRR MEMBERS AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA GERMANY INDIA ITALY JAPAN LUXEMBOURG MEXICO NORWAY SERBIA SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UNITED STATES AFRICA, CARIBBEAN & PACIFIC UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR EUROPEAN UNION UNITED (ACP) SECRETARIAT DISASTER RISK REDUCTION NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OBSERVERS BELGIUM CANADA FRANCE MOZAMBIQUE SPAIN TURKEY UNITED KINGDOM VIETNAM GLOBAL NETWORK INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC ORGANIZATION WORLD OF CIVIL SOCIETY FEDERATION OF RED DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC METEOROLOGICAL ORGANISATIONS FOR CROSS AND RED BANK COOPERATION ORGANIZATION DISASTER REDUCTION CRESCENT SOCIETIES Table of Contents CORE DOCUMENTS 5 FLAGSHIP REPORTS 14 AREAS OF ENGAGEMENT 17 ➊ Using Science and Innovation in Disaster Risk Management Reports & Publications 18 Programs & Tools 25 ➋ Promoting Resilient Infrastructure Reports & Publications 36 ➌ Scaling Up Engagements for the Resilience of Cities Reports & Publications 45 ➍ Strengthening Hydromet and Early Warning Systems Reports & Publications 56 ➎ Deepening Financial Protection Reports & Publications 63 ➏ Building Social Resilience Reports & Publications 73 ➐ Addressing Climate Risk and Promoting Resilience to Climate Change Reports & Publications 79 Resilience To Climate Change Small Island States Resilience Initiative 83 ➑ Enabling Resilient Recovery Reports & Publications 86 POST-DISASTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT (PDNA) GUIDELINES 104 Damage, Loss, and Needs Assessments: Knowledge 107 Region and Country Research 108 Evaluations and Progress Reports 110 VIDEOS & MULTIMEDIA 112 Events 125 Interviews 134 PDNA Learning Videos 150 Self-Paced E-Learning 151 About this Catalogue All the publications displayed in this catalog can be found at gfdrr.org/publications and are freely available for download and use (with citation). GFDRR Knowledge and Learning Catalog (2009–2019) Inside you will find information about the range of knowledge products GFDRR offers, including core operational documents, reports, evaluations, programs & tools, country profiles (including disaster risk and adaptation), post- disaster needs assessment (PDNA) guidelines, videos, and multimedia. https://www.gfdrr.org/en/publication/knowledge-and-learning-catalog REMODELING THE PAST FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE Aftershocks Remodeling the Past for a Resilient Future (2018) This report aims to provide readers with an accessible look at what would happen today if we were to experience some of the iconic disasters of the past and explores how risk modeling can be used to analyze natural events that led to the major disasters of the past. Most of the disasters documented here took place in the developing world, where population growth, rapid urbanization, and climate change are heightened, and the impact of adverse events is exacerbated by the vulnerability of poorer communities. This Fault report makes the case for renewed support to the Lines poorest of the poor. The Mexico City Earthquakes of 1985 and 2017 p16 AFTER SHOCKS REMODELING THE PAST FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE FOR A RESILIENT AFTER SHOCKS REMODELING THE PAST Constructing Resilience: The 2010 Earthquakes in Haiti and Chile p38 THE BUILDING A Direct Hit: San Zenon Hurricane, Santo Domingo, 1930 FAULT POWER ON LINES OF EXPERIENCE The Mexico City Earthquakes Risk Modeling of 1985 and 2017 HINDSIGHT When the Rivers Rise: Thailand Floods, 2011 What If Vesuvius Erupted Today? The Scary Wind: Typhoon Wanda, Zhejiang, China, 1956 The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed By understanding the possible effects of past two cities, claimed at least 1,500 lives, and disasters in today’s world, we have a better A comparison of the earthquakes that hit left a vivid snapshot of a past disaster for chance of mitigating the impacts of future Return of the Black Swan: The Carrington Event, 1859 Mexico City in 1985 and 2017 shows that posterity. What if the volcano erupted today, events. One way of doing this is through much has improved since the first disaster. in an urbanized and connected world? Risk the lens of risk modeling, which explains Remodeling the 1985 event helped identify modeling can help assess the likely losses and risk as a function of hazard, exposure, and buildings that were susceptible to damage guide actions that might mitigate the risk. vulnerability. Modeling the Future: From Statistics to Stories to Action in future events. 12 Aftershocks Aftershocks 17 Aftershocks 7 THE LESSONS OF VULNERABILITY Fault Lines: The Mexico City Earthquakes of 1985 and 2017 Spitak Earthquake, 1988 A FRAGILE HARVEST SHADOW OF Tropical Cyclone Enawo, Shadow of the Past: Mount Tambora, Indonesia, 1815 THE PAST Madagascar, 2017 Mount Tambora, Indonesia, 1815 The Lessons of Vulnerability: Spitak Earthquake, 1988 A Fragile Harvest: Tropical Cyclone Enawo, Madagascar, 2017 A tropical cyclone in Madagascar devastated vanilla production and disrupted the industry The most powerful volcanic eruption of the globally. Remodeling this event may help limit last 1,000 years had global consequences— the impact of future extreme weather events. Constructing Resilience: The 2010 Earthquakes in Haiti and Chile but its effects, revealed by risk modeling, would likely be far worse today. 30 Aftershocks A ruined building near Mount Aragats in the aftermath of the 1988 Spitak earthquake, northern Armenia. Photo: Pascal Parrot/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images Aftershocks 35 22 Aftershocks GFDRR Knowledge & Learning Catalog Core Documents GFDRR Annual Reports 2014–2018 Bringing Resilience to Scale These annual reports highlight the results of GFDRR’s grants, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing activities achieved during the relevant fiscal year. Each report provides an overview of GFDRR’s grant- making activities as implemented in countries in its eight areas of engagement. The report also outlines GFDRR’s contribution to the global resilience agenda and its efforts to develop innovative solutions, tools, and analytical products for strengthening the global knowledge base for disaster risk management. Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery ANNUAL REPORT‘18 Annual Report 2018 This Annual Report highlights the progress and results achieved during FY18. It provides an overview of grant making activities BRINGING RESILIENCE TO SCALE in six regions and across GFDRR’s eight targeted areas of engagement, and a section of Special Features explores various areas of work in greater depth. The report also provides information on the Facility’s financial health. https://www.gfdrr.org/en/publication/annual-report-2018 2012–2018 5 gfdrr.org/publications GFDRR Knowledge & Learning Catalog GFDRR Annual Report 2017 This report highlights the results achieved during fiscal year 2017. It provides an overview of GFDRR’s grant-making activities as implemented in countries in its eight areas of engagement. The report also outlines GFDRR’s contribution to the global resilience agenda and its efforts to develop innovative solutions, tools, and analytical products for strengthening the global knowledge base for disaster risk management. Annual Reports GFDRR Annual Report 2016 This annual report highlights the results of GFDRR’s grants, technical assistance, and knowledge- sharing activities in the fiscal year 2016 (FY16). By empowering its many partners and providing clear leadership on the international stage, GFDRR helped make communities in more than 70 countries around the world safer and more prosperous. This report shows that tremendous progress has been made in these efforts, and reveals the momentum—and the challenges—that will animate the years to come. GFDRR Annual Report 2015 This Annual Report highlights the results of GFDRR’s grants, technical assistance, and knowledge sharing activities in fiscal year 2015 (FY15). Through its growing program, GFDRR worked to maximize impact and enable countries to design and implement comprehensive approaches to disaster risk management, helping embed resilience directly into development policies and planning. GFDRR Annual Report 2014 This report highlights the results achieved during fiscal year 2017. It provides an overview of GFDRR’s grant-making activities as implemented in countries in its eight areas of engagement. The report also outlines GFDRR’s contribution to the global resilience agenda and its efforts to develop innovative solutions, tools, and analytical products for strengthening the global knowledge base for disaster risk management. 2012–2018 6 gfdrr.org/publications GFDRR Knowledge & Learning Catalog GFDRR Annual Report 2013 Inroads to Resilience The GFDRR Annual Report 2013: Inroads to Resilience covers the period July 2012 to June 2013, and has two objectives: to summarize progress achieved in the GFDRR’s transition process started in fiscal year 2011-12 (FY12); and to present results according to its new results framework. GFDRR programs involved more than 300 government entities, international organizations, civil society organizations, universities, and private businesses to support disaster risk management in developing countries. Annual Reports GFDRR Annual Report 2012 Towards a Resilient Future This Annual Report assesses the GFDRR performance in FY 2012 towards its core vision to support vulnerable countries become more resilient to natural hazards. The report provides an overview of progress towards expanding and strengthening global partnerships to coordinate and scale up technical and financial support for national Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA); mainstreaming disaster and climate risk management
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