disasters

There are 74 publications in the 'disasters' category.
Most publications belong to several categories (categories include 'displacement' and 'disasters').
Publications on this page are grouped according to publisher type (types include 'NGO' and 'UN').

academic
Survivors In The Midst Of Devastation, Traditional Timber and Masonry Construction in Seismic Areas(1999) Langenbach, Randolph
Survivors Amongst The Rubble, Traditional Timber Laced Buildings That survived The Great 1999 Earthquakes in Turkey and the 2001 Earthquake in India,(2002) Langenbach, Randolph
government
Gaining a sense of the sector: A Participatory Workshop on Shelter and Settlements Activities(2006) USAID
IO
Guidelines for Emergency Assessment(2005) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The Principles and Rules for Red Cross and Red Crescent Disaster Relief(1995) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Law and legal issues in international disaster response: a desk study(2007) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
NGO
Disaster Response - Principles of Preparation and Coordination(1989) Auf der Heide, Erik
Galvanised Wire Reinforcement: Earthquake Reinforcement for Non-Engineered Stone and Earth Constructions(2006) Nienhuys, Sjoerd Aga Khan Planning and Building Service (AKPBS)
Slow-onset disasters: drought and food and livelihoods insecurity: Learning from previous relief and recovery responses(2007) ALNAP, ProVention Consortium
Flood disasters: Learning from previous relief and recovery responses(2008) ALNAP, ProVention Consortium
Critical guidelines: community based disaster risk management(2006) Davis, Ian & Murshed, Zubair Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Economic Impact of Shelter Assistance in Post-Disaster Settings(2005) Sheppard, Stephen & Hill, Richard CHF International, USAID
The Pinheiro Principles(2005) COHRE (Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions)
Handbook for the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons (2008) Global Protection Cluster Working Group
Plastic sheeting: A guide to the specification and use of plastic sheeting in humanitarian relief(2007) Ashmore, Joseph International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Oxfam
Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Guide(2007) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Vulnerability And Capacity Assessment: An International Federation Guide(1999) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Transitional Shelter Conversation Minutes 11-7-06(2006) Kelly, Brian IOM (International Organsiation for Migration)
Planning Framework for Transition and Return(2006) Sheppard-Barron, James IOM (International Organsiation for Migration)
Shade Nets: Use, deployment and procurement of shade netting in humanitarian relief environments(2006) MSF-B (Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium), Shelter Centre
NRC Camp Management Toolkit 2008(2008) NRC (Norwegian Refugee Council)
Promoting humanitarian principles: the southern Sudan experience Levine, Iain ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
The Coordination of Humanitarian Action: the case of Sri Lanka(1997) Van Brabant, Koenraad ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Reproductive health for displaced populations(1997) Palmer, Celia ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Between Relief and Development: targeting food aid for disaster prevention in Ethiopia(1998) Sharp, Kay ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Cash transfers in emergencies: evaluating benefits and assessing risks(2001) Peppiatt, David & Mitchell, John ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Food-security assessments in emergencies: a livelihoods approach(2001) Young, Helen & Jaspars, Susanne ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
A bridge too far: aid agencies and the military in humanitarian response(2002) Barry, Jane & Jefferys, Anna ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
HIV/AIDS and emergencies: analysis and recommendations for practice(2002) Smith, Ann ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Housing reconstruction after conflict and disaster(2003) Barakat, Sultan ODI (Overseas Development Institute)
Hand Dug Well equipment(2000) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Water Pumping Equipment for Emergencies(2000) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Water Storage Equipment for Emergencies(2000) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Water Distribution Equipment for Emergencies(2000) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Coagulation and Disinfection Equipment for Emergencies(2001) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Guidelines for Excreta Dsposal in Emergencies(2000) Bastable, Andy Oxfam
Water Sanitation and Shelter Equipment Manual(2000) Oxfam
Guidelines for Public Health Promotion in Emergencies(2001) Ferron, Suzanne Oxfam
Water Filtration Equipment(2000) Luff, Richard Oxfam
Managing water supply and sanitation in emergencies.(1999) Adams, John Oxfam
Shelter Centre Annual Report 2007(2008) Shelter Centre
Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response(2004) The Sphere Project
Transitional Settlement: Displaced Populations(2005) Corsellis, Tom & Vitale, Antonella The University of Cambridge shelterproject, Oxfam
Guidelines for the Construction of Emergency Relief Infrastructure(2003) The University of Cambridge shelterproject
Integrated Flood Risk Management Asia(2005) UNDP (UN Development Program), Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
not-for-profit
Building with Timber Following a Disaster(2006) Filippi, Manfred & Egle, Joseph HOLZABSATZFONDS
UN
International Human Rights Standards on Post-disaster Resettlement and Rehabilitation(2005) Bikram Jeet Batra & Chaudhry, Shivani Habitat International Coalition - Housing and Land Rights Network (HIC-HLRN), PDHRE (Peoples Movement for Human Rights Learning)
Emergency relief items: compendium of generic specifications vol 1 and 2(2000) IAPSO (Inter Agency Procurement Services Office)
Learning from Disaster Recovery Guidance for Decision Makers(2007) IRP (International Recovery Platform)
Key Propositions for Building Back Better. Lessons Learned from Tsunami Recovery(2006) Clinton, William J Office of the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Tsunami Recovery
Building Houses, Rebuilding Communities(2005) UN-HABITAT
Reducing Disaster Risk(2004) UNDP (UN Development Program)
Rehabilitation and Reconstruction(1993) Ayesan, Yasemin & Davis, Ian UNDP (UN Development Program)
Contingency Planning for Emergencies - A Manual for [Philippino] Local Government Units(2003) UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Handbook for Emergencies(2007) UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
People-Oriented Planning at Work: Using POP to Improve UNHCR(1994) Anderson, Mary B UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Older People in Disasters and Humanitarian Crises: Guidelines for Best Practice UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
Living with Risk - A global review of disaster reduction initiatives(2002) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Disaster Reduction for Sustainable Development in Africa. Guidelines for Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Assessment in Development(2002) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Compilation of the Outcomes of the Regional and Thematic Meetings for the Preparation of the World Conference on Disaster Reduction(2005) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Beijing Declaration on the 2005 World Conference on Disaster Reduction(2005) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Africa Regional Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction(2004) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Priority Areas to Implement Disaster Risk Reduction(2004) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Drought. Living with Risk: An Integrated Approach to Reducing Societal Vulnerability to Drought(2003) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Draft Review of the Yokohama Strategy and Plan of Action for a Safer World. WCDR Prepartory Committee, Second Session(2004) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Disaster Risk Reduction Terminology UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Guidelines for Reducing Flood Losses(1998) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Extracts Relevant to Disaster Risk Reduction From International Policy Initiatives(2003) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
A Draft Framework to Guide and Monitor Disaster Risk Reduction(2003) UNISDR (UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction)
Transitional Settlement and Reconstruction after Natural Disasters(2008) United Nations
Tents. A guide to the use and logistics of family tents in humanitarian relief(2004) UNOCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
Exploring key changes and developments in post-disaster settlement, shelter and housing, 1982 2006(2006) UNOCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
Timber: A guide to the planning, use, procurement and logistics of timber as a construction material in humanitarian relief SCOPING STUDY(2007) Ashmore, Joseph & Fowler, John UNOCHA (UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)
Shelter After Disaster: Guidelines for Assistance(1982) UNOCHA, previously UNDRO (Office of the UN Disaster Relief Coordinator)