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5th Meeting of GFDRR Consultative Group
GFDRR’s governing board, the Consultative Group, held its 5th meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark during November 13–14, 2008. The Consultative Group discussed strategic issues including how GFDRR can catalyze greater global cooperation on linking climate change with disaster risk reduction. The Consultative Group also discussed the GFDRR work program for 2009 – 2011.
World Bank Expands Role in Reducing Disaster Risks
After four major storms pummeled Haiti in late August and early September, the government and emergency relief organizations reacted swiftly. The World Bank’s response under LAC leadership, with assistance from the GFDRR has been efficient and decisive. The GFDRR deployed a team of disaster specialists on the ground, and provided an initial $100,000 grant to the government to support longer term recovery efforts. That kind of support is pivotal in accelerating the transition from emergency relief to building back better for future disaster resilience. Read more >>
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Climate Resilient Cities
To reduce vulnerabilities of cities to climate change impacts and strengthen disaster risk management, GFDRR, the World Bank, and the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) jointly produced a primer on Climate Resilient Cities. The global launch of the Climate Resilient Cities Primer took place in Pattaya,Thailand. For every one-meter rise in sea levels, Climate Resilient Cities estimates a loss of 2% in national Gross Domestic Product due to shortages of fresh water, damage to agriculture and fisheries, disruption of tourism, reduced energy security, and other impacts.
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