A new publication on Indigenous Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction is available from ISDR. As they write:
"Even before we came up with high technology based early warning
systems, or standard operating procedures for response, numerous
local communities worldwide have prepared, operated, acted, and
responded to natural disasters using indigenous methods passed on
from one generation to the next.
The publication "Indigenous Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction:
Good Practices and Lessons Learned from experiences in the Asia-
pacific Region", produced with the assistance of the European Union,
aims to build awareness for indigenous knowledge as an effective tool
for reducing risk from natural disasters. By improving the
understanding of indigenous knowledge and providing concrete
examples of how it can be successfully used, this publication can help
all practitioners and policy makers to consider the knowledge hold by
local communities and act to integrate this wealth of knowledge into
future disaster-related work. "
The publication is available on their website here.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Job openings at IDS: Climate Change and Disasters Group
Research Positions: IDS Climate Change and Disasters Group
Full time positions
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global institution for research, teaching and communications on international development, based at the University of Sussex.
We have a number of opportunities in the Climate Change and Disasters Group, representing a major expansion of the Institute's research on climate change.
* Research Fellows - Climate Change and Development (Grade 7-8: depending on experience) Ref 268.
* Research Fellows - Vulnerability and Poverty Reduction Team (Climate Change and Social Protection) (Grade 7-8: depending on experience) Ref 265.
* Knowledge Sharing Officer - Adaptation Knowledge Sharing in Africa (Grade 6: depending on experience) Ref 267.
* Research Officer - Children in a Changing Climate (Grade 6: depending on experience). Ref 269
* Research Officer - Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (Grade 6: depending on experience). Ref 270.
The Group currently focuses on five thematic areas: International climate policy, pro-poor climate and disaster governance, climate change and social exclusion, organisational change and climate change knowledge services. The Group is engaged in a range of activities including policy-related research, advisory work, capacity-building, networking and developing innovative and accessible knowledge services.
Candidates with experience in linking work in climate change and social protection are particularly encouraged to apply for the research fellow posts within the Vulnerability and Poverty Reduction Team.
For all the positions, you will need to be flexible, willing to travel and able to manage a complex portfolio of projects with sometimes-conflicting priorities and deadlines. You will need to be both a team player and able to work independently, with excellent communication skills.
IDS offers attractive salaries, favourable holiday allowance, a flexible working ethos and membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. The post is based in Brighton, Sussex.
OFFICIAL APPLICATIONS FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted
For further information and to download an application form please log on to
http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/current-vacancies
Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk or call our confidential answer phone
01273-678682 [Int +44 1273-678682]
IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.
Full time positions
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global institution for research, teaching and communications on international development, based at the University of Sussex.
We have a number of opportunities in the Climate Change and Disasters Group, representing a major expansion of the Institute's research on climate change.
* Research Fellows - Climate Change and Development (Grade 7-8: depending on experience) Ref 268.
* Research Fellows - Vulnerability and Poverty Reduction Team (Climate Change and Social Protection) (Grade 7-8: depending on experience) Ref 265.
* Knowledge Sharing Officer - Adaptation Knowledge Sharing in Africa (Grade 6: depending on experience) Ref 267.
* Research Officer - Children in a Changing Climate (Grade 6: depending on experience). Ref 269
* Research Officer - Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (Grade 6: depending on experience). Ref 270.
The Group currently focuses on five thematic areas: International climate policy, pro-poor climate and disaster governance, climate change and social exclusion, organisational change and climate change knowledge services. The Group is engaged in a range of activities including policy-related research, advisory work, capacity-building, networking and developing innovative and accessible knowledge services.
Candidates with experience in linking work in climate change and social protection are particularly encouraged to apply for the research fellow posts within the Vulnerability and Poverty Reduction Team.
For all the positions, you will need to be flexible, willing to travel and able to manage a complex portfolio of projects with sometimes-conflicting priorities and deadlines. You will need to be both a team player and able to work independently, with excellent communication skills.
IDS offers attractive salaries, favourable holiday allowance, a flexible working ethos and membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme. The post is based in Brighton, Sussex.
OFFICIAL APPLICATIONS FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted
For further information and to download an application form please log on to
http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/about-ids/working-at-ids/current-vacancies
Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk
01273-678682 [Int +44 1273-678682]
IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.
Call for Good Practices for Public/Private Partnerships for DRR
From UN/ISDR:
The UN/ISDR secretariat has issued a call for good practices and lessons learned that link disaster risk reduction and public private partnership. We are seeking examples of projects and initiatives across humanitarian, environmental and development sectors that promote positive changes to how public-private partnerships have strengthened resilience to disasters.
The resulting publication will potentially prove valuable for addressing future public-private partnerships in disaster risk reduction. We invite you to share with us your initiatives at community, national, regional or international levels. Guidelines for submissions are attached in English.
Submission deadline: all contributions should be sent by 31 May 2008.
Submit questions to Stefanie Dannenmann at dannenmann@un.org
Examples of already published Good Practices:
Gender Perspective: Working Together for Disaster Risk Reduction Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/09-gender-good-practices/gender-good-practices.pdf
Towards a Culture of Prevention: Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/11-education-good-practices/education-good-practices.pdf
Building Disaster Resilient Communities Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/06-ngos-good-practices/ngos-good-practices.pdf
The UN/ISDR secretariat has issued a call for good practices and lessons learned that link disaster risk reduction and public private partnership. We are seeking examples of projects and initiatives across humanitarian, environmental and development sectors that promote positive changes to how public-private partnerships have strengthened resilience to disasters.
The resulting publication will potentially prove valuable for addressing future public-private partnerships in disaster risk reduction. We invite you to share with us your initiatives at community, national, regional or international levels. Guidelines for submissions are attached in English.
Submission deadline: all contributions should be sent by 31 May 2008.
Submit questions to Stefanie Dannenmann at dannenmann@un.org
Examples of already published Good Practices:
Gender Perspective: Working Together for Disaster Risk Reduction Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/09-gender-good-practices/gender-good-practices.pdf
Towards a Culture of Prevention: Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/11-education-good-practices/education-good-practices.pdf
Building Disaster Resilient Communities Good Practices and Lessons Learned, 2007
http://www.unisdr.org/eng/about_isdr/isdr-publications/06-ngos-good-practices/ngos-good-practices.pdf
Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
From the Prevention Web Team:
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum on
disaster risk reduction.
At its first session in June 2007, it brought together representatives of
governments, UN agencies, regional bodies, international financial
institutions, civil society, the private sector and the scientific and
academic communities to raise awareness on disaster risk, to share
experience and to guide the ISDR system with a view to supporting countries
to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action.
The second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is
scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, during the week of 15 - 19
June 2009.
Further information on the 2009 session will become available in the coming
months.
All relevant information on the Global Platform will be found at
http://www.preventionweb.net/globalplatform
The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum on
disaster risk reduction.
At its first session in June 2007, it brought together representatives of
governments, UN agencies, regional bodies, international financial
institutions, civil society, the private sector and the scientific and
academic communities to raise awareness on disaster risk, to share
experience and to guide the ISDR system with a view to supporting countries
to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action.
The second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is
scheduled to take place in Geneva, Switzerland, during the week of 15 - 19
June 2009.
Further information on the 2009 session will become available in the coming
months.
All relevant information on the Global Platform will be found at
http://www.preventionweb.net/globalplatform
Children, Youth and Environments Journal
Colorado's Children, Youth and Environments Journal (a strong, specialized resource in itself) has an issue out on children and youth, and vulnerability to disasters. It's well worth checking out; of note is the compiled resource list.
Gender, Climate Change and Natural Disasters
From Science Alert Australia/New Zealand, this is an article on gender, climate change and 'natural' disasters. It was circulated through the NGOFL-L Digest. While the findings in the report are not new, and often echo debates we have held for a decade, it brings back into discussions issues of gender and disasters...it also makes us ask why we have been having these discussions, without little follow-up in the form of action...
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