1. Natural Disasters reported 1900-2011
EM-DAT: The OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database - www.emdat.be - Université catholique de Louvain - Brussels - Belgium
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2. Hyogo framework for action 2005-2015
Priority No 3:
Knowledge, innovation and education -
Building a culture of resilient
communities
Information management and exchange; Research;
Education &Training; Public awareness.
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3. United Nations system engaged in Urban Safety
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4. UNESCO
United
Nations
Educational
Scientific (natural, social, human sciences)
Cultural (culture, communication, information, WHC)
Organization
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5. UNESCO’s Actions for Disaster Reduction
Long-term Goals
• Observation and early warning networks of
natural hazards
• Hazard risk mapping
• Disaster-resistant building codes
• Education for disaster reduction
• Help make schools safer
• Promotion of public awareness through
communication
• Protection of cultural monuments and sites
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6. Tsunami Early Warning Systems
North Atlantic &
Mediterranean
Caribbean
Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean Indian Ocean
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7. Thematic Platform Knowledge and Education (TPKE)
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8. Bam, Iran
Copyright: Richard Langenbach
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9. Bam, Iran … After 2003 Earthquake
Copyright: Richard Langenbach
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10. Machu Picchu, Peru
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11. Machu Picchu, Peru … 2010 Torrential rain
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12. Borobudur (Indonesia)
Massive destruction caused by the eruption of
active volcano Mount Merapi, in 2010
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