Disaster risk reduction

Jackery Supports Moroccan Earthquake Victims with Lifesaving Mobile Solar Generators

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most devastating earthquake of the last 100 years in Morocco with a magnitude of 6.8 has tragically taken the lives of thousands of people, with many more injured and countless villages, buildings, and roads destroyed. Following immediate aid and newly built emergency shelters, the focus has shifted to providing support for people's everyday lives and reconstruction before winter, with as little red tape as possible, with electricity playing a vital role. Jackery has stepped in to support aid organizations and people with power stations and solar generators, especially in the remote areas of the Atlas Mountains, where many small tent camps have been set up. To ensure that the aid arrives efficiently and quickly where it is needed, the leading American solar generator company is cooperating with Human Appeal, an international development and relief charity that is coordinating on-site aid operations. This initiative comes in light of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, which aims to raise awareness and promote actions to reduce the risks and impacts of disasters.

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  • Jackery has stepped in to support aid organizations and people with power stations and solar generators, especially in the remote areas of the Atlas Mountains, where many small tent camps have been set up.
  • As a leading global brand of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, providing power stations and solar generators was an obvious choice," said Ricky Ma, Head of Jackery EMEA.
  • "In this sunny region, flexible solar panels and solar generators are a tangible help in offering fast and reliable power to people in remote areas.
  • Through its Jackery Cares Program, the company supports individuals in need of help in numerous ways.

War on global warming intensifies, Dominica already on a clear path to resilience: CS Global Partners

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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Following the catastrophe caused by Hurricane Maria, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, vowed to build a climate-resilient nation and reduce the countrys dependence on fossil fuels.

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  • Following the catastrophe caused by Hurricane Maria, the Prime Minister of Dominica, Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, vowed to build a climate-resilient nation and reduce the countrys dependence on fossil fuels.
  • Since the announcement, the government of Dominica developed and implemented a robust framework to ensure the achievement of this goal.
  • The Climate Resilience Execution Agency for Dominica (CREAD) , a formal body to spearhead these effortswas also created.
  • Further, there have been initiatives by Dominica to create a sustainable environment where renewable energy resources are effectively utilised.

APRU Readies for Looming Book Launch with Springer on Safety and Resilience of Higher Educational Institutions

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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APRU is proud to announce that the APRU Multi-Hazards Program has facilitated the upcoming book Safety and Resilience of Higher Educational Institutions: Considerations for a Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Analysis, published by Springer.

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  • APRU is proud to announce that the APRU Multi-Hazards Program has facilitated the upcoming book Safety and Resilience of Higher Educational Institutions: Considerations for a Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Analysis, published by Springer.
  • Higher educational institutions (HEIs) have had to undergo significant transformations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some countries had to cope with the pandemic and natural hazards simultaneously.
  • Izumis chapter includes a checklist for university preparedness developed under the APRU MH campus safety program.
  • Information about the book Safety and Resilience of Higher Educational Institutions:

More disasters, less inclusion: will transformation start in Bali?

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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GENEVA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "It has now been 7 years since we were in Sendai, Japan to discuss how to build a more resilient world while facing more disasters. In 2015, IDA, as an organization of persons with disabilities, was excited to see strong provisions on disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the Sendai Framework. But packing for Bali to discuss progress in implementing what we had agreed in Sendai, we must admit that little has been achieved around the inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster preparation, response, and recovery," said Vladimir Cuk, Executive Director of the International Disability Alliance (IDA).

Key Points: 
  • We will not achieve a sustainable and resilient society unless the human rights of all persons are protected, respected, and upheld.
  • In 2015, IDA, as an organization of persons with disabilities, was excited to see strong provisions on disability-inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction in the Sendai Framework.
  • The theme is " From Risk to Resilience: Towards Sustainable Development for All in a COVID-19 Transformed World ".
  • In this altered world, human rights are as relevant as ever in emergency response and Disaster Risk Reduction.

CO-OPERATORS APPOINTS FORMER EDMONTON MAYOR DON IVESON AS EXECUTIVE ADVISOR FOR CLIMATE INVESTING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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GUELPH, ON, March 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Co-operators, a leading Canadian financial services co-operative and insurance company with over $61 billion in assets under management, announced the appointment of former Mayor of Edmonton Don Iveson as Executive Advisor, Climate Investing and Community Resilience.

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  • GUELPH, ON, March 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Co-operators, a leading Canadian financial services co-operative and insurance company with over $61 billion in assets under management, announced the appointment of former Mayor of Edmonton Don Iveson as Executive Advisor, Climate Investing and Community Resilience.
  • Communities will benefit tangibly from such investments both financially and in terms of environmental resilience and emotional peace of mind.
  • "As an investor, we can help build infrastructure and support initiatives that improve the resilience of our communities.
  • Wesseling and Iveson will be speaking together at an upcoming panel on the topic of resilience investing at GLOBE Forum 2022 on March 30, in Vancouver.

Firefighters Can't Save Every Home: Report Covers Protecting Your Property From Disasters

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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"U.S. disaster losses from wind, floods, earthquakes, and fires now average $100 billion per year," says Lakisha A.

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  • "U.S. disaster losses from wind, floods, earthquakes, and fires now average $100 billion per year," says Lakisha A.
  • The nation could invest over $500 billion to retrofit existing buildings and, in the process, save more than $2.2 trillion."
  • Compared with 1990s-era codes, modern codes improve building resilience to natural disasters and save $11 for every $1 invested.
  • Visit the Mitigation Saves report to view comprehensive two-pagers on various kinds of natural hazards and the costs associated with mitigation.

New National Disaster Preparedness Poll Reveals Americans are More Concerned, Less Prepared for Future Crises

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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These disasters disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities, and lack of preparedness further exacerbates adverse health outcomes.

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  • These disasters disproportionately affect the most vulnerable communities, and lack of preparedness further exacerbates adverse health outcomes.
  • Whereas the South (34%), Midwest (22%), and West (21%) are most concerned that a natural disaster will affect their community.
  • Additionally, older Americans between 34-55 years (25%) and over 55 years (31%) are most concerned of a natural disaster.
  • For more details on poll results, please visit our community resilience page for a full summary and findings of the 2020 National Domestic Preparedness Survey .

The Kunlun Jing An Attains Executive Certificate from Safehotels

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 30,2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Kunlun Jing An today announced that it has been awarded the internationally recognized Safehotels certification.

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  • SHANGHAI, Aug. 30,2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Kunlun Jing An today announced that it has been awarded the internationally recognized Safehotels certification.
  • Safehotels works with and is recognized by travel industry associations, travel management companies and organizations such as UNISDR (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction).
  • "As the first hotel certified with the highest level in China, we feel very proud to attain the Executive Certificate from Safehotels."
  • "Safehotels are delighted to recognize The Kunlun Jing An with the outstanding achievement Safehotels Executive Certificate.