DISASTER
Disasters is a major quarterly journal reporting on all aspects of disaster studies, policy and management. It aims to provide a forum for academics, policy-makers and practitioners on high quality research and practice related to natural disasters and complex political emergencies around the world.
IDNDR - International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction
To make people aware of how much they can do to make themselves safer from natural disasters,
the United Nations launched the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction (IDNDR,
1990-2000).
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The section on "disaster information" contains a compilation of information relevant to disaster preparedness and disaster management, including information maintained by the International Federation and links to related sites.
INTERACTION
InterAction is a coalition of over 150 US-based NGOs working in disaster response, refugee-assistance and development throughout the world.
NATURAL HAZARD CENTER
A national and international clearinghouse for information on natural hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters
RELIEFWEB
ReliefWeb is a project of the United Nations Department of Humanitarian Affairs (DHA). The purpose of this effort is to strengthen the response capacity of the humanitarian relief community through the timely dissemination of reliable information on prevention, preparedness and disaster response.
SOLUTIONS FOR CITIES AT RISK (Internet Conference)
The main topic is how cities act to reduce the impact of natural Disasters. What have they done in the past, and what are their recommendations for the future?
The goal is to exchange practical solutions that city authorities and concerned citizens can adapt to their own realities but we are not going to discuss scientific or technical solutions in depth.
UW - DMC - Disaster Management Center
The University of Wisconsin-Disaster Management Center offers educational programs on the management of situations created by disasters and emergencies in an international context. Their site also provides useful informations and links.
