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Seychelles’ ecosystem-based adaptation for climate change project
integrates forest, rivers, and people
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Fund (GEF) are implementing a project in the Seychelles, targeting five rivers in Mahe and Praslin islands. The project works with local communities to manage their rivers and wetlands and reduce drought and flood risks. Read More
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Private sector involvement in ecosystem-based solutions
Under Europe`s Horizon 2020 Initiative, Nature Grass, a private company from France, has developed AirFibr, which resembles natural grass and promotes optimum drainage. The new product helps manage excess storm waters and recharges groundwater. There is significant potential for applications in urban environments, for instance its use in playgrounds and stadiums across Europe. Read more
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This publication features experiences on post-disaster recovery and reconstruction from six countries with a focus on green and disaster resilient infrastructure. Japan’s experience illustrates how land-use planning in cities is taking into account the role of green parks as a strategy for building disaster resilience after the East Japan Tsunami 2011. Christchurch, New Zealand, has established a hierarchy of green spaces included in the city development plan to promote a greener and resilient city. For details
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International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage 2016
To be held in Kobe,Kyoto and Sasayama Japan, from 10-26 September, this training organised by the Institute of Disaster Mitigation for Urban Cultural Heritage, Ritsumeikan University, will focus on protecting cultural heritage from disaster risks induced by climate change. It will cover risk assessment, recovery, preparedness, adaptation and management of cultural sites to support risk management of cultural heritage. For details
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Online-Certificate Course in Disaster Management
Commencing on 26 September, this is an on-line Certificate Course on Disaster Management. The course comprises an online tutorial, a completion exam and an internship in the candidate's home country. This course is jointly organised by the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Tata Institute for Social Sciences (TISS) and will take 12 months to complete. For details
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Previous Events
Natural Heritage Sites and Disaster Risk Reduction
A workshop entitled 'Natural Heritage Sites and their Role in Ecosystem Services Provisioning, DRR and Climate Change Adaptation in the Asia-Pacific Region' was successfully conducted on 3 June at Hanyang University, Republic of Korea by UNESCO for Category 2 Centres on Natural World Heritage Site Management and Training for the Asia-Pacific Region. Session presentations are available. For details
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Community-Based Ecological Mangrove Restoration
IUCN has led a mangrove restoration project in two coastal sites in Thailand, demonstrating positive results in reducing disaster risks from tropical storms and providing local communities with other benefits, such as fire wood, fish habitats and building material. The success of the project has set the foundation for scaling up the mangrove initiative for ecosystem-based DRR and adaptation. Watch the video
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Climate Data Analyst
Organisation: Four Twenty Seven Climate Solution
Location: Berkeley, California, US
Closing Date: 29 July 2016
Faculty Position on Climate and Global Change Adaptation
Organisation: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Location: Gangtok, Sikkim, India
Closing Date: until suitable applicant is found
For more information please see PEDRR's LinkedIn.
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Technical Specialist
Organisation: UNDP
Location: Ankara,Turkey
Closing Date: 2 August 2016
Support Relief Group Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to the Military
Organisation: USAID
Location: Multiple Locations
Closing Date: November 25, 2016
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