Rising climate risks call for national disaster management council, says Lee Lam Thye

The establishment of a national disaster management council, proposed by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid ...
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OCD chief cites LGUs’ role in disaster risk management

Cabreros cited the role of local government units and local disaster risk reduction and management offices in disaster ...

Mongolia’s disaster-management plan revised and approved

ULAANBAATAR: On January 14, the government approved the newly developed "National Plan for Prevention and Rescue of ...
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Bicol disaster council on red alert due to Mayon unrest

The Bicol Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council – Emergency Operations Center (RDRRMC-EOC) has been placed ...
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Bicol disaster response team goes on red alert for restive Mayon Volcano

LEGAZPI CITY (PIA) — The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) of Bicol has activated its central ...
World Bank

From Disasters to Opportunities: Building a Resilient Future in Morocco

With World Bank support, Morocco has made significant strides since 2008 in strengthening its disaster and climate resilience. This has included gradual transition from a post-disaster approach ...
Malay Mail

DPM Zahid calls for powerful new disaster council to fix outdated crisis response

A National Disaster Management Council is proposed to be established as the highest body responsible for coordinating ...
World Bank

Advancing Policy Reforms in Peru to Reduce Risk from Natural Hazards

Peru has instituted policy reforms to improve its disaster risk management readiness and practices. The reforms established stronger financial protections, increased public investment in disaster ...
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COA flags Davao City for 'low utilization' of disaster response funds

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged Davao City for its “low utilization” of its Local Disaster Risk Reduction and ...