The document provides an introduction to earthquakes, discussing their causes, types, and history in Nepal. Some key points:
- Earthquakes occur due to tectonic plate movements deep within the earth. Nepal faces high earthquake risk due to its location between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
- Major earthquakes tend to occur in Nepal every 70-100 years. The last destructive earthquake was in 1934 which killed over 8,500 people.
- Earthquakes cannot be predicted but their impacts can be mitigated through preparedness measures like building code compliance, emergency kits, and community awareness.
- Large earthquakes can cause widespread damage and loss of life by triggering building collapses,
1. Zilmari is a seasonal wind that blows from March to May in the Terai region of Nepal, causing high temperatures and humidity.
2. It enters Nepal from India through the western regions and can extend its effects into Bangladesh.
3. Zilmari has devastating effects, resulting in many deaths each year due to heatstroke as well as damage to crops. Estimates suggest annual economic losses of millions of Nepali rupees.
This document discusses climate change and its effects. It states that climate change is a global concern but knowledge about its causes and impacts is still limited in many countries including Nepal. The increasing emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from industrialization are trapping more heat from the sun in the atmosphere and warming the planet. This is leading to changes in local weather patterns, disruptions to ecological systems, rising sea levels and effects on agriculture, forests and wildlife. The impacts of climate change could be devastating and pose serious risks, so urgent action is needed to address it.
Communication and Dissemination Strategy on Comprehensive School Safety in Ne...DPNet
This document outlines a communication and outreach strategy for school safety in Nepal. The key points are:
1) The strategy aims to increase awareness of minimum school safety standards and create a culture of safety in schools.
2) It identifies target audiences such as students, teachers, school management committees, parents, local governments, and media.
3) The strategy will disseminate key messages about the importance of school safety and assistance for implementing minimum safety standards through various media and materials tailored to each audience.
4) Successful implementation of the strategy is expected to boost knowledge and motivation for all stakeholders to create safer school environments according to the minimum standards.
This document discusses causes and prevention of pandemics. It defines a pandemic as a disease that spreads rapidly to many people over a wide geographic area. Factors like population growth, environmental degradation, and lack of clean water and sanitation have increased risks of pandemics. Historically, many deaths have resulted from pandemics of water-borne diseases like cholera, influenza, and diseases transmitted through air like tuberculosis. Poor and marginalized communities facing poverty, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare are most vulnerable. The document emphasizes the need for community preparedness, emergency response, and long-term management to control pandemics.
This document discusses floods in Nepal. It provides background on floods, noting that Nepal is ranked 31st most at risk globally to flood and landslide hazards due to its geography. Floods cause significant loss of life and property damage in Nepal each year. The document outlines causes of floods such as heavy monsoon rains and deforestation. It discusses impacts of floods such as loss of life, environmental damage, and health impacts. It also discusses flood management strategies including preparedness, emergency response during floods, and post-flood recovery work.
Local communities in Nepal are developing community-based disaster management plans. District development committees have identified and classified the most disaster-prone municipalities and villages. Technical and financial support from organizations helped facilitate community consultations and the development of tailored disaster management plans. This process of developing plans through local stakeholder involvement is expected to effectively reduce disaster impacts and losses in the long run. The plans are developed in a participatory manner through various steps like hazard profiling, capacity assessment, and designing appropriate interventions. This emphasizes community-based disaster risk reduction at the local level through integrated planning.
Aan dipecho 5 dmc management flip chart backupDIPECHO Nepal
The document discusses key aspects of disaster management including defining disasters, their causes both natural and human-made, and an overview of disaster management phases from preparedness to response and recovery. It emphasizes that disaster management is an integrated process involving preparedness activities before a disaster, emergency response during, and rebuilding after. The summary focuses on these essential high level points covered in the document.
1. Zilmari is a seasonal wind that blows from March to May in the Terai region of Nepal, causing high temperatures and humidity.
2. It enters Nepal from India through the western regions and can extend its effects into Bangladesh.
3. Zilmari has devastating effects, resulting in many deaths each year due to heatstroke as well as damage to crops. Estimates suggest annual economic losses of millions of Nepali rupees.
This document discusses climate change and its effects. It states that climate change is a global concern but knowledge about its causes and impacts is still limited in many countries including Nepal. The increasing emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from industrialization are trapping more heat from the sun in the atmosphere and warming the planet. This is leading to changes in local weather patterns, disruptions to ecological systems, rising sea levels and effects on agriculture, forests and wildlife. The impacts of climate change could be devastating and pose serious risks, so urgent action is needed to address it.
Communication and Dissemination Strategy on Comprehensive School Safety in Ne...DPNet
This document outlines a communication and outreach strategy for school safety in Nepal. The key points are:
1) The strategy aims to increase awareness of minimum school safety standards and create a culture of safety in schools.
2) It identifies target audiences such as students, teachers, school management committees, parents, local governments, and media.
3) The strategy will disseminate key messages about the importance of school safety and assistance for implementing minimum safety standards through various media and materials tailored to each audience.
4) Successful implementation of the strategy is expected to boost knowledge and motivation for all stakeholders to create safer school environments according to the minimum standards.
This document discusses causes and prevention of pandemics. It defines a pandemic as a disease that spreads rapidly to many people over a wide geographic area. Factors like population growth, environmental degradation, and lack of clean water and sanitation have increased risks of pandemics. Historically, many deaths have resulted from pandemics of water-borne diseases like cholera, influenza, and diseases transmitted through air like tuberculosis. Poor and marginalized communities facing poverty, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare are most vulnerable. The document emphasizes the need for community preparedness, emergency response, and long-term management to control pandemics.
This document discusses floods in Nepal. It provides background on floods, noting that Nepal is ranked 31st most at risk globally to flood and landslide hazards due to its geography. Floods cause significant loss of life and property damage in Nepal each year. The document outlines causes of floods such as heavy monsoon rains and deforestation. It discusses impacts of floods such as loss of life, environmental damage, and health impacts. It also discusses flood management strategies including preparedness, emergency response during floods, and post-flood recovery work.
Local communities in Nepal are developing community-based disaster management plans. District development committees have identified and classified the most disaster-prone municipalities and villages. Technical and financial support from organizations helped facilitate community consultations and the development of tailored disaster management plans. This process of developing plans through local stakeholder involvement is expected to effectively reduce disaster impacts and losses in the long run. The plans are developed in a participatory manner through various steps like hazard profiling, capacity assessment, and designing appropriate interventions. This emphasizes community-based disaster risk reduction at the local level through integrated planning.
Aan dipecho 5 dmc management flip chart backupDIPECHO Nepal
The document discusses key aspects of disaster management including defining disasters, their causes both natural and human-made, and an overview of disaster management phases from preparedness to response and recovery. It emphasizes that disaster management is an integrated process involving preparedness activities before a disaster, emergency response during, and rebuilding after. The summary focuses on these essential high level points covered in the document.
This document provides an introduction to training and learning processes. It defines training as creating an environment for learning rather than just teaching from an expert. Effective training involves participation from both trainers and trainees, with both sides learning. Learning can occur through formal classroom settings but also through experiences and discussions. The goals of training are to gain new skills, behaviors, perspectives and knowledge through educational processes both formal and informal. Participatory training aims to facilitate discussions not just on content but also on power structures in society and how to empower marginalized groups through participation and social change. Preparation for participatory training includes understanding participants' expectations, analyzing social contexts and power dynamics, and facilitating critical thinking skills.
1. The document discusses the author's interactions with scientists and their views on science and religion.
2. It describes how the author gained confidence to debate with scientists after discussions with Buddhist scholars and monks on properly examining teachings through analysis and experience.
3. The author believes that modern science and Buddhist philosophy can learn from each other, as both rely on experience as the basis for analysis and discovery of true meaning.
This document discusses natural disasters like floods and food insecurity in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's geography and challenges in agriculture that contribute to these issues. It then analyzes the impacts of disasters and food insecurity, including vulnerability assessments and community preparedness. It discusses strategies like disaster monitoring, awareness raising, education and training to strengthen resilience. Food insecurity has natural and human causes, and affects development. The document outlines Nepal's food security situation and concludes with a call for collaborative efforts to address these challenges.
This document discusses typhoons, their causes and effects, and ways to reduce risks from typhoons. It explains that typhoons are strong rotating winds that form over warm ocean waters and move over land, bringing heavy rain and winds that can cause damage and loss of life. In Nepal, typhoons mainly affect the Terai region annually during the monsoon season. The document outlines how climate change is increasing typhoon risks and provides recommendations like raising awareness, early warning systems, and preparedness measures to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts from typhoons.
P8\; is caused by HIV infection, which weakens the immune system over time. A person can be infected with HIV for many years before developing AIDS. While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, antiretroviral treatment can suppress the virus and prevent opportunistic infections that are characteristic of AIDS. The document provides details on how HIV is transmitted, the stages of HIV infection and AIDS, common signs and symptoms, and treatments available to manage the disease.
This document is the Property Money Laundering (Prevention) Act, 2064 BS which was enacted by the Legislature-Parliament to prevent money laundering activities obtained through criminal acts. Some key points:
1. It defines money laundering and states that no person shall engage in money laundering or assist others in money laundering.
2. It lists various criminal acts such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, corruption, banking crimes, etc. whose proceeds if used to conceal the illicit source would constitute money laundering.
3. Any person involved directly or indirectly with the proceeds of criminal acts by acquiring, possessing, using or transferring such proceeds is considered to have engaged in money laundering.
The document discusses how nature poses questions to humans through floods, landslides, storms and other disasters during monsoon season. It notes that local and national media regularly report on damage and risks caused by rainfall. It says that while climate change cannot be stopped, people need to adapt their behavior and prepare for different weather patterns. The document argues that long-term safety comes from changes in human behavior, not just relief efforts after disasters occur. People need to protect themselves and their livelihoods through preventative measures rather than just demanding aid after the fact.
This document provides an introduction to disasters/calamities (k|sf]k) in Nepal. It defines k|sf]k as natural or man-made events that can cause loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption. Common types of k|sf]k in Nepal include floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, epidemics, and droughts. K|sf]k can have both immediate and long-term impacts and pose challenges for development. Proper disaster management and preparedness are important to reduce risks and losses from k|sf]k. The document aims to provide basic knowledge and awareness about k|sf]k to help communities and organizations be better prepared.
The document discusses biological and chemical disasters in Nepal. It notes that while Nepal has not experienced large chemical disasters due to its lack of industrial development, biological disasters from animal attacks and use of pesticides do pose risks. Animal attacks by wild animals like elephants, rhinos and monkeys cause many human deaths each year. The increasing use of pesticides in agriculture also increases risk of epidemics. The document aims to provide simple information about biological and chemical disasters.
The document provides information about Alaska, the northernmost and largest state in the United States. Some key details include:
- Alaska is not connected to the other 48 contiguous states, bordering only Canada.
- The capital of Alaska is Juneau.
- Like other states, Alaska has its own official seal and flag.
- Alaska became the 49th U.S. state in January 1959.
- Alaska has a small population compared to other states.
Implementation Guideline for Comprehensive School Safety in Nepal. (Nepali)DPNet
This document provides guidelines for implementing minimum safety standards in schools in Nepal. It is intended to be used by schools and local governments. The guidelines outline the roles and responsibilities of different levels of government and other stakeholders in ensuring school safety. It describes the activities that should be carried out at each level to implement disaster risk reduction and management programs in schools. The overall goal is to protect students and teachers from harm and ensure continuity of education even after disasters.
The proposed Cooperatives Act 2072 is aimed at modernizing and updating the existing Cooperatives Act 2048 to meet current needs. Some provisions in the draft bill have been debated, including those relating to board tenure, investment restrictions, and mandatory share capital requirements. While certain provisions like increasing women's participation are welcomed, others may hinder the cooperative movement by over-regulating aspects like name changes, mergers, and profit distribution in a way that goes against global cooperative principles. The bill needs to balance oversight with allowing cooperatives flexibility to serve members according to local contexts.
- Small scale mitigation works were carried out in Sunsari district to address drinking water problems experienced by communities during the monsoon season.
- A total of 28 structures such as tube wells were constructed across multiple locations in consultation with locally formed disaster management committees.
- The structures were 5 meters in height and designed based on discussions with the communities about where flooding typically occurred and input from local technicians.
- Community members contributed through provision of labor and materials while funds were also received from DIPECHO and local government sources to complete the projects.
The document lists several natural disasters including flood, landslide, fire, and earthquake. It appears to be listing different types of natural hazards that can occur. The document is short and does not provide much additional context around the listed terms.
The document lists various resource materials developed under disaster preparedness programs in Nepal, including brochures, posters, manuals, and videos in multiple languages. The materials cover topics like early warning systems, emergency response, and risk communication for different types of hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, epidemics, and others.
This document presents a draft national strategy for early warning of natural disasters in Nepal. It was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs by the Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists - Nepal. The strategy was developed with input from various governmental and non-governmental organizations. It recognizes Nepal's vulnerability to natural hazards like floods, landslides, and earthquakes due to its rugged terrain. The strategy aims to establish an early warning system that empowers communities to respond effectively to disasters through timely and understandable warnings. It identifies mechanisms, tools, and communication products to strengthen local networks and resilience and fill gaps in local preparedness. The strategy seeks to reduce risks and economic losses from disasters by allowing better protection of lives, property, and
Dp planning for 2010 presentation on aintgdm 24_dec2009DIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes plans for disaster preparedness planning workshops in Nepal in 2010, including:
1) District-level "lessons learned" discussions to identify strengths and weaknesses from 2009 disasters and inform regional workshops.
2) Regional workshops in 3 locations to discuss 2009 response effectiveness and make recommendations for the central workshop.
3) A central review and planning workshop following regional meetings to share outcomes and prepare detailed district preparedness plans for 2010.
4) District-level preparedness workshops from February to June 2010 organized by lead agencies to build capacity based on the planning process.
Nepal pva workshop report chitwan november 2k5 finalDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes a participatory vulnerability analysis workshop held in Nepal from November 14-19, 2005. It provides background on vulnerability and disasters in Nepal. It then discusses the principles and process of participatory vulnerability analysis, including community participation, data collection and analysis, and tying the results to decision making. The workshop aimed to help communities better understand their vulnerabilities in order to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
Pwd screening form with guidelines for completionDIPECHO Nepal
This screening form provides guidelines for gathering information about people with disabilities (PWDs) in a community in order to plan for their inclusion in disaster risk reduction and response efforts. The form includes sections to collect the PWD's personal details and contact information, determine if they have any physical, sensory, intellectual, or communication impairments, identify any assistance or aids they require, and assess their needs during disasters so they can be appropriately supported. Completing the form will help identify vulnerable community members and their specific requirements to facilitate their participation in disaster management activities.
This document provides an introduction to training and learning processes. It defines training as creating an environment for learning rather than just teaching from an expert. Effective training involves participation from both trainers and trainees, with both sides learning. Learning can occur through formal classroom settings but also through experiences and discussions. The goals of training are to gain new skills, behaviors, perspectives and knowledge through educational processes both formal and informal. Participatory training aims to facilitate discussions not just on content but also on power structures in society and how to empower marginalized groups through participation and social change. Preparation for participatory training includes understanding participants' expectations, analyzing social contexts and power dynamics, and facilitating critical thinking skills.
1. The document discusses the author's interactions with scientists and their views on science and religion.
2. It describes how the author gained confidence to debate with scientists after discussions with Buddhist scholars and monks on properly examining teachings through analysis and experience.
3. The author believes that modern science and Buddhist philosophy can learn from each other, as both rely on experience as the basis for analysis and discovery of true meaning.
This document discusses natural disasters like floods and food insecurity in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's geography and challenges in agriculture that contribute to these issues. It then analyzes the impacts of disasters and food insecurity, including vulnerability assessments and community preparedness. It discusses strategies like disaster monitoring, awareness raising, education and training to strengthen resilience. Food insecurity has natural and human causes, and affects development. The document outlines Nepal's food security situation and concludes with a call for collaborative efforts to address these challenges.
This document discusses typhoons, their causes and effects, and ways to reduce risks from typhoons. It explains that typhoons are strong rotating winds that form over warm ocean waters and move over land, bringing heavy rain and winds that can cause damage and loss of life. In Nepal, typhoons mainly affect the Terai region annually during the monsoon season. The document outlines how climate change is increasing typhoon risks and provides recommendations like raising awareness, early warning systems, and preparedness measures to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts from typhoons.
P8\; is caused by HIV infection, which weakens the immune system over time. A person can be infected with HIV for many years before developing AIDS. While there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, antiretroviral treatment can suppress the virus and prevent opportunistic infections that are characteristic of AIDS. The document provides details on how HIV is transmitted, the stages of HIV infection and AIDS, common signs and symptoms, and treatments available to manage the disease.
This document is the Property Money Laundering (Prevention) Act, 2064 BS which was enacted by the Legislature-Parliament to prevent money laundering activities obtained through criminal acts. Some key points:
1. It defines money laundering and states that no person shall engage in money laundering or assist others in money laundering.
2. It lists various criminal acts such as drug trafficking, human trafficking, corruption, banking crimes, etc. whose proceeds if used to conceal the illicit source would constitute money laundering.
3. Any person involved directly or indirectly with the proceeds of criminal acts by acquiring, possessing, using or transferring such proceeds is considered to have engaged in money laundering.
The document discusses how nature poses questions to humans through floods, landslides, storms and other disasters during monsoon season. It notes that local and national media regularly report on damage and risks caused by rainfall. It says that while climate change cannot be stopped, people need to adapt their behavior and prepare for different weather patterns. The document argues that long-term safety comes from changes in human behavior, not just relief efforts after disasters occur. People need to protect themselves and their livelihoods through preventative measures rather than just demanding aid after the fact.
This document provides an introduction to disasters/calamities (k|sf]k) in Nepal. It defines k|sf]k as natural or man-made events that can cause loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption. Common types of k|sf]k in Nepal include floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, epidemics, and droughts. K|sf]k can have both immediate and long-term impacts and pose challenges for development. Proper disaster management and preparedness are important to reduce risks and losses from k|sf]k. The document aims to provide basic knowledge and awareness about k|sf]k to help communities and organizations be better prepared.
The document discusses biological and chemical disasters in Nepal. It notes that while Nepal has not experienced large chemical disasters due to its lack of industrial development, biological disasters from animal attacks and use of pesticides do pose risks. Animal attacks by wild animals like elephants, rhinos and monkeys cause many human deaths each year. The increasing use of pesticides in agriculture also increases risk of epidemics. The document aims to provide simple information about biological and chemical disasters.
The document provides information about Alaska, the northernmost and largest state in the United States. Some key details include:
- Alaska is not connected to the other 48 contiguous states, bordering only Canada.
- The capital of Alaska is Juneau.
- Like other states, Alaska has its own official seal and flag.
- Alaska became the 49th U.S. state in January 1959.
- Alaska has a small population compared to other states.
Implementation Guideline for Comprehensive School Safety in Nepal. (Nepali)DPNet
This document provides guidelines for implementing minimum safety standards in schools in Nepal. It is intended to be used by schools and local governments. The guidelines outline the roles and responsibilities of different levels of government and other stakeholders in ensuring school safety. It describes the activities that should be carried out at each level to implement disaster risk reduction and management programs in schools. The overall goal is to protect students and teachers from harm and ensure continuity of education even after disasters.
The proposed Cooperatives Act 2072 is aimed at modernizing and updating the existing Cooperatives Act 2048 to meet current needs. Some provisions in the draft bill have been debated, including those relating to board tenure, investment restrictions, and mandatory share capital requirements. While certain provisions like increasing women's participation are welcomed, others may hinder the cooperative movement by over-regulating aspects like name changes, mergers, and profit distribution in a way that goes against global cooperative principles. The bill needs to balance oversight with allowing cooperatives flexibility to serve members according to local contexts.
- Small scale mitigation works were carried out in Sunsari district to address drinking water problems experienced by communities during the monsoon season.
- A total of 28 structures such as tube wells were constructed across multiple locations in consultation with locally formed disaster management committees.
- The structures were 5 meters in height and designed based on discussions with the communities about where flooding typically occurred and input from local technicians.
- Community members contributed through provision of labor and materials while funds were also received from DIPECHO and local government sources to complete the projects.
The document lists several natural disasters including flood, landslide, fire, and earthquake. It appears to be listing different types of natural hazards that can occur. The document is short and does not provide much additional context around the listed terms.
The document lists various resource materials developed under disaster preparedness programs in Nepal, including brochures, posters, manuals, and videos in multiple languages. The materials cover topics like early warning systems, emergency response, and risk communication for different types of hazards such as earthquakes, floods, landslides, epidemics, and others.
This document presents a draft national strategy for early warning of natural disasters in Nepal. It was submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs by the Society of Hydrologists and Meteorologists - Nepal. The strategy was developed with input from various governmental and non-governmental organizations. It recognizes Nepal's vulnerability to natural hazards like floods, landslides, and earthquakes due to its rugged terrain. The strategy aims to establish an early warning system that empowers communities to respond effectively to disasters through timely and understandable warnings. It identifies mechanisms, tools, and communication products to strengthen local networks and resilience and fill gaps in local preparedness. The strategy seeks to reduce risks and economic losses from disasters by allowing better protection of lives, property, and
Dp planning for 2010 presentation on aintgdm 24_dec2009DIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes plans for disaster preparedness planning workshops in Nepal in 2010, including:
1) District-level "lessons learned" discussions to identify strengths and weaknesses from 2009 disasters and inform regional workshops.
2) Regional workshops in 3 locations to discuss 2009 response effectiveness and make recommendations for the central workshop.
3) A central review and planning workshop following regional meetings to share outcomes and prepare detailed district preparedness plans for 2010.
4) District-level preparedness workshops from February to June 2010 organized by lead agencies to build capacity based on the planning process.
Nepal pva workshop report chitwan november 2k5 finalDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes a participatory vulnerability analysis workshop held in Nepal from November 14-19, 2005. It provides background on vulnerability and disasters in Nepal. It then discusses the principles and process of participatory vulnerability analysis, including community participation, data collection and analysis, and tying the results to decision making. The workshop aimed to help communities better understand their vulnerabilities in order to strengthen disaster preparedness and resilience.
Pwd screening form with guidelines for completionDIPECHO Nepal
This screening form provides guidelines for gathering information about people with disabilities (PWDs) in a community in order to plan for their inclusion in disaster risk reduction and response efforts. The form includes sections to collect the PWD's personal details and contact information, determine if they have any physical, sensory, intellectual, or communication impairments, identify any assistance or aids they require, and assess their needs during disasters so they can be appropriately supported. Completing the form will help identify vulnerable community members and their specific requirements to facilitate their participation in disaster management activities.
Este documento es un certificado de entrenamiento de escape de helicóptero submerso. Certifica que José Augusto Varón Ocampo completó con éxito el entrenamiento HUET del 9 al 10 de marzo de 2015 y que el certificado es válido hasta el 9 de marzo de 2019.
RSS permite que los usuarios reciban actualizaciones de sus sitios web favoritos de forma automática y sin necesidad de visitar cada sitio individualmente. Los lectores RSS revisan periódicamente las fuentes RSS de los sitios suscritos por un usuario y muestran cualquier contenido nuevo. Esto permite a los usuarios mantenerse al día con las últimas noticias e información de interés de una manera sencilla y cómoda.
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This document discusses advertising and branding through three examples. The first example shows an iconic 1936 ad featuring Breck girl Olga Armstrong. The second is a hair coloring ad from Grey Toronto showing a woman with long Rapunzel-like hair in a bathtub. The third discusses moving past stereotypes by showing diverse, multi-dimensional women and encouraging them to "just be who you are."
This document discusses sustainable development and its relationship to disaster risk reduction. It defines sustainable development as development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The document outlines some key principles of sustainable development, including integrating disaster risk reduction into development planning and projects. It argues that development can both increase disaster risks if not properly managed, but it can also reduce vulnerabilities and build resilience if approaches factor in risk. The overall message is that sustainable development which considers disaster risks is important for achieving long-term development goals.
This document discusses climate change and its effects. It states that climate change is a global concern but knowledge about its causes and impacts is still limited in many countries including Nepal. Increased emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide from industrialization are the main drivers of climate change and global temperature rise. This is disrupting local weather patterns, ecosystems and threatening agricultural production and livelihoods. The effects of climate change could potentially displace millions of people and have widespread social and economic consequences if emissions are not reduced. More awareness and preparedness is needed to address the challenges of climate change.
1) The article discusses historic and pre-historic earthquakes in Nepal based on a study. It notes that mud-brick houses with wooden frames and tin or tile roofs are generally safer than other types during earthquakes.
2) Effective communication is crucial for disaster risk reduction. The article argues that while earthquakes cannot be controlled, people can take precautions to stay safe such as preparing for emergencies before a quake hits.
3) It features a solar home lighting system as an example of renewable energy. It also highlights Nepal's natural heritage.
1) The document discusses landslides (klx/f) in Nepal, their causes, impacts, and methods of control.
2) Landslides are common in Nepal due to its mountainous terrain and fragile geology from the Himalayas. Heavy monsoon rains exacerbate the risk.
3) Landslides can be caused by natural factors like rain and earthquakes as well as human activities like deforestation and construction. They endanger lives and property.
The document discusses issues related to disaster management and human rights in Nepal. It notes that over 1000 people die from disasters like floods, landslides and epidemics every year in Nepal, and thousands more are injured or displaced. The country lacks comprehensive disaster management laws and policies to effectively protect the rights of affected communities during disasters. As a result, both government and non-government actors face many challenges in relief and recovery work. The document emphasizes the need for a rights-based approach to disaster management in Nepal to ensure aid is provided in a dignified, non-discriminatory manner according to international human rights standards.
The document discusses issues related to disaster management and human rights in Nepal. It notes that over 1000 people die from disasters like floods, landslides and epidemics every year in Nepal, and thousands more are injured or displaced. The country lacks comprehensive disaster management laws and policies to effectively protect the rights of affected communities during disasters. As a result, both government and non-government actors face many challenges in relief and recovery work. The document emphasizes the need for a rights-based approach to disaster management in Nepal to help ensure aid is provided in a dignified, equitable and participatory manner.
This document discusses natural disasters like floods and food insecurity in Nepal. It provides background on Nepal's geographical challenges in ensuring food security for its growing population. Climate change is increasing the risks of floods, droughts, and other disasters in Nepal. Effective disaster risk reduction and community resilience building requires monitoring risks, developing early warning systems, raising awareness, and preparedness training. Food insecurity can arise from natural factors like monsoons or human factors like lack of infrastructure. It impacts populations and economies. Nepal is working to strengthen its food security systems through improved agriculture, infrastructure and disaster management.
This document discusses floods in Nepal. It provides background on floods, noting that Nepal is ranked 31st most at risk globally to flood and landslide hazards due to its geography. Floods cause both direct impacts like loss of life and infrastructure damage as well as indirect impacts through diseases and long-term effects on livelihoods. The document examines causes of floods in Nepal including natural factors like monsoon rains and human factors such as deforestation. It outlines effects of floods and flood management strategies communities can employ to mitigate risks and impacts.
यो कथा नेपाल सरकार, स्वास्थ्य तथा जनसंख्या मन्त्रालय, राष्ट्रिय स्वास्थ्य
शिक्षा सूचना तथा सञ्चार केन्द्रले आम सरोकारवालाहरुलाई, क्वारेन्टिन तथा
आइसोलेसनमा बसिरहेका, कोभिड–१९ बाट प्रभावित भएका व्यक्ति वा आम
समुदायमा मनोरञ्जन सँगै कोभिड–१९ का विषयमा सिकाइ हुन्छ भन्ने हेतुले
तयार पारि प्रकाशित गरिएको हो ।
This document discusses causes and prevention of pandemics. It defines a pandemic as a disease that spreads rapidly to many people over a wide geographic area. Factors like population growth, environmental degradation, and lack of clean water and sanitation have increased risks of pandemics. Historically, many deaths have resulted from pandemics of water-borne diseases like cholera, influenza, and diseases transmitted through air like tuberculosis. Poor and marginalized communities facing poverty, malnutrition, and lack of healthcare are most vulnerable. The document emphasizes the need for community preparedness, emergency response, and long-term management to control pandemics.
This document contains a 3-page summary of an environmental magazine published in Nepal. The summary discusses several topics covered in the magazine, including:
1) Community participation in waste management and challenges in implementing environmental policies.
2) Increasing air pollution and global warming as risks increase from natural disasters.
3) Local food storage techniques like home canning.
4) Renewable energy sources like wind and rural ecotourism opportunities.
The summary provides an overview of the various environmental issues, solutions, and community initiatives discussed in the original magazine.
This document discusses typhoons, their causes and effects, and ways to reduce risks from typhoons. It explains that typhoons are strong rotating winds that form over warm ocean waters and move over land, bringing heavy rain and winds that can cause damage and loss of life. In Nepal, typhoons mainly affect the Terai region annually during the monsoon season. The document outlines how climate change is increasing typhoon risks and provides recommendations like raising awareness, early warning systems, and preparedness measures to reduce vulnerabilities and impacts from typhoons.
The community initially had misunderstandings about the relief distribution from PACT Nepal, with people saying PACT would provide each household Rs. 50,000 and a bag of grain. However, after regular meetings between PACT staff and the community to explain PACT's objectives and that it does not provide direct cash relief, the community now understands PACT's role is to build disaster resilience, not provide cash. The community disaster management committee now clarifies any issues themselves. Regular interaction through the community listening center helped address the initial challenges around project implementation.
सिविस र यसका साझेदार संस्थाहरुले काठमाडौँ उपत्यकामा घरेलु श्रमिकको रुपमा काम गर्न बसेका बालबालिकाहरुलाई आफ्नै परिवारसँगै बसाउनका लागि असोज २०६८ (सन् २०११) मा पुनर्एकीकरण गर्न सुरू ग¥यौं । हामीलाई सम्पर्क गर्ने बालबालिका र अभिभावकहरुले यस्तो पुनर्मिलनका लागि सहयोग माग्नुभएपछि हामीले सहयोग ग¥यौं । यसका लागि हामीले बालबालिकालाई फेरि स्कूल जान सहयोग गर्यौँ भने उनीहरुका परिवारलाई आय आर्जनका लागि विभिन्न सिपमूलक तालिम तथा सहकारी मार्फत बिउ पूँजि पनि सहयोग गर्यौँ । आगामी दिनमा समुदायका महत्वपूर्ण व्यक्तिले यस्ता बालबालिका र तिनका परिवारलाई संरक्षण गर्न सहयोग गर्ने कुरा पनि हामीले सुनिश्चित गर्न चाह्यौँ ।
Returning home: Children and their parents talk about reintegrationRamesh Bhandari
This document discusses a rehabilitation program for child laborers and their families run by Laxmi and partner organizations. The program helped reunite children working as domestic laborers in Kathmandu with their families and provided support like education assistance, skills training for livelihoods, and ensuring community support for the children and families. Interviews conducted with participating children and families in 2072 found that the rehabilitation was effective. Children and families reported improvements like being able to live with family again, increased self-confidence and hope for the future, continuing education, and spending time with friends. Families also benefited from livelihood skills training, understanding the difficulties faced by working children, and a desire to be better parents and keep their children with them.
विद्यालयमा बालअधिकार र हाम्रो भूमिका
यो पुस्तिका विद्यालयमा अध्ययनरत बालबालिकाका लागि लक्षित गरी तयार परिएको पुस्तिका हो । गुणस्तरीय शिक्षाका लागि बालमैत्री विद्यालय राष्ट्रिय प्रारुपमा उल्लेखित सूचक प्राप्त गर्न विद्यालय प्रशासन, विद्यालय व्यवस्थापन समिति, शिक्षक एवम् विभिन्न सरोकारवालाहरुको उत्तरदायित्व रहन्छ । त्यस दस्तावेजमा स्पष्ट रुपमा विद्यालय, शिक्षकहरुले निर्वाह गर्नुपर्ने भूमिका उल्लेख गरिएको छ । तर, विद्यालयलाई बालमैत्री बनाउने पक्षमा विद्यालय र शिक्षकहरु सँगसँगै बालबालिकाको पनि महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका रहन्छ । यस पुस्तिकामा विद्यालयलाई बालमैत्री बनाउन बालबालिकाले निर्वाह गर्नुपर्ने
भूमिकाका बारेमा उल्लेख गरिएको छ ।
विद्यालयमा बालमैत्री वातावरण भएमा बालबालिकाहरुले चाँडो सिक्न सक्ने, लेख्दा पढ्दा मानसिक तनाव कम हुने, विद्यालयमा मायालु वातावरण प्राप्त गर्ने जस्ता राम्रा कुरा हुने हुनाले विद्यालयलाई बालमैत्री बनाउनु आवश्यक हुन्छ । त्यसै गरी, बालबालिकाकै महत्वपूर्ण भूमिकामा विद्यालयलाई बालबालिकाले चाहेको जस्तो विद्यालयको रुपमा परिणत गर्न सकिन्छ ।
यस पुस्तिका तयार पार्नुअघि काठमाडौँका विभिन्न विद्यालयका बालबालिका र झापा जिल्लाका दुई ओटा विद्यालयका बालबालिकासँग प्रत्यक्ष छलफल गर्दा प्राप्त बुँदाहरुलाई यसमा समेटिएको छ । छलफलका क्रममा सहभागी बालबालिकाले विद्यालयलाई बाल सुलभ वा बालमैत्री बनाउन स्वयम् बालबालिकाले के–कस्तो भूमिका निर्वाह गर्नुपर्छ भन्ने बारेमा बताएका थिए ।
यस पुस्तिकाको उद्देश्य के हो ?
बालमैत्री विद्यालयले बालबालिकाको सिकाइ प्रक्रियालाई प्रभावकारी बनाउन मद्दत गर्दछ । यस्ता विद्यालयमा विद्यार्थीहरुले अध्ययन गर्ने क्रममा धेरै तनाव भोग
This document provides an introduction to a training manual on the role of children in making schools child-friendly. It discusses that children play an important role alongside teachers and parents in developing schools according to national guidelines. The training manual is based on indicators from the government's framework for quality education and child-friendly schools. It presents topics and activities to help participants understand concepts and develop skills related to ensuring children's participation rights in schools. The overall goal is to support efforts to implement child-centered practices in schools according to government policy.
The document discusses biological and chemical disasters in Nepal. It notes that while Nepal is less industrialized, biological disasters like animal attacks and spread of diseases are issues. Animal attacks by wild animals like elephants, rhinos and monkeys cause many human deaths each year. The increasing use of pesticides and chemicals in agriculture also increases risk of epidemics. The document focuses on animal attacks, crop diseases, and risks of chemicals used to control pests and diseases in Nepal. It emphasizes the need to recognize such events as disasters and increase community resilience to cope with social impacts.
This document provides an introduction to disasters/calamities (k|sf]k) in Nepal. It defines k|sf]k as natural or man-made events that can cause loss of life, property damage, and economic disruption. Common types of k|sf]k in Nepal include floods, landslides, fires, earthquakes, droughts, and epidemics. The document discusses causes of k|sf]k such as natural factors and human activities. It also outlines short-term and long-term impacts of k|sf]k as well as their influence on poverty and development. The final sections cover disaster management, mitigation strategies, and the benefits of sustainable development for reducing k|sf]k
The document discusses the relationship between development and disaster risk reduction. It explains that development can both increase and decrease vulnerability to disasters, and that disasters can either provide opportunities for development or set back development. It advocates for a people-centered approach to development that reduces vulnerability through building resilience, livelihoods, and local capacities. Key strategies discussed include prioritizing adaptation efforts, integrating adaptation into development plans, strengthening local capacities, and leveraging disaster prevention to promote community-based adaptation.
A disaster is defined as any event, natural or man-made, that threatens lives and property and disrupts normal life. Disasters exceed the ability of affected communities and governments to cope. Hazards threaten people, structures, and assets and can cause disasters. Vulnerability is the likelihood of damage from a hazard due to factors like proximity and susceptibility. Risk is the probability of consequences from hazards people are exposed to. Disaster management involves coordination across organizations in preparedness, response, and recovery phases of disasters to reduce risks and improve capacity to handle disasters.
The document discusses the relationship between development and disasters. It notes that development can both increase and decrease vulnerability to disasters. Development can increase vulnerability by encouraging population growth in hazardous areas and damaging the environment. However, development can also reduce vulnerability through infrastructure like earthquake-resistant buildings. While disasters can disrupt development, they can also provide opportunities for rebuilding safer structures and improving systems. Overall, the document examines how development and disasters intersect and influence each other in both positive and negative ways.
This document discusses how climate change is disproportionately impacting poor women in Bangladesh, India, and Nepal. Field research found that women in these countries are struggling to protect their livelihoods, assets, housing, and food security from increasing floods, droughts, heatwaves, and other climate-related disasters. While women are not passive victims, their limited resources, weak information networks, and lack of support constrain their ability to adapt. The evidence suggests women have started adapting in small ways like finding safer places to live and store goods during floods. However, larger investments and policy support are needed to make their livelihoods more resilient and sustainable over the long term. The document calls for targeted funding for poor women through climate change adaptation
This report summarizes interviews conducted with children in Nepal about the impacts of climate change on their lives. It finds that climate change is already affecting vulnerable communities through increased floods, landslides and irregular weather. Children interviewed in rural, mountain and urban areas of Nepal expressed experiencing impacts on their families' livelihoods, health, education, and access to food and water. They feel vulnerable but want support to adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change. The report recommends ensuring children's rights to participation in climate change discussions and decisions that affect their lives.
The document summarizes a panel discussion held by the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB) on disaster risk reduction and community radio. Over 135 representatives from community radio stations across Nepal attended. The objective was to sensitize stations on DRR issues so they can effectively address them. A panel of experts presented on the status of disasters in Nepal, community-level DRR initiatives, and how media can contribute to DRR. Participants discussed how community radios and organizations like DPNet and Red Cross can collaborate more on DRR. Examples were shared of radios informing communities during disasters and helping victims, and calls were made to replicate such initiatives for greater impact. The discussion aimed to help community radio stations strategize
1) The document discusses a school building reconstruction project in Sunsari district to improve earthquake safety and security.
2) The project involved renovating existing buildings and constructing new earthquake-resistant buildings at Bhagawati Secondary School in Inaruwa-1 as a demonstration model.
3) Key aspects of the new building construction included two rooms measuring 16 feet by 23 feet, a total height of 49 feet, and features like railings and ramps to improve accessibility.
1) Rambati, a woman from Karkhana Tole village in Sunsari, Nepal, recalls a devastating flood in 1990 when she had just given birth and had to stay in a dangling bed for two days without much food.
2) The village is prone to frequent flooding and other disasters that damage homes and crops. There was no disaster management system previously.
3) With support from a local NGO, the community formed a disaster management committee and began collecting "fistfuls of rice" daily to stockpile food for emergencies. Rambati is an active participant in these efforts.
1) A total of 2,600 meters of bioengineering riverbank protection works were completed in Bahardar tole of Babiya-8, Sunsari, exceeding the original plan of 1,000 meters due to community demand.
2) The works provided protection to 58 households from annual flooding and erosion of the Sunkoshi River, allowing families to invest in livelihoods without risk of loss of property.
3) The project was implemented through cooperation between the local development committee, disaster management office, and local construction committee with technical support from NGO partners and voluntary labor from the community.
The document summarizes an orientation program on disaster management for children in Nepal. It discusses forming child clubs in 7 communities to raise awareness about disaster preparedness and management among children. The 3-day program educated over 475 children on disaster types, reducing risks, and children's roles and rights during disasters. It resulted in the creation of 7 child club committees to discuss disasters and mobilize awareness campaigns under the guidance of Disaster Management Committees.
1. A 1-day orientation was held for masons on earthquake safety day to train them on constructing safe buildings.
2. The objectives were to inform masons about earthquake safety day, make them aware of building safely, and create an environment for cooperation in safe construction.
3. A total of 30 masons from 3 locations participated and were committed to start constructing earthquake-resistant buildings and follow building codes and standards.
1. The document outlines minimum standards for education in emergencies, protracted crises, and early recovery. It aims to ensure the right to education for all during humanitarian crises.
2. The Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) developed the standards through a collaborative process, drawing on the expertise of over 20 organizations.
3. The standards cover key areas like community participation, assessment, education policy and coordination to help advocate for, support and implement education during humanitarian emergencies. INEE welcomes new members to help advance these goals.
The project has contributed to achieving the priority actions of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) in several ways. It established Disaster Preparedness Committees (DPCs) in six communities to identify risks and develop early warning systems. Financial transparency was maintained through social audits. Emergency funds helped communities conduct preparedness activities. Linking community and village development committee disaster plans helped secure resources. The project identified physical, attitudinal and social risks through vulnerability assessments. Early warning information from the meteorology department was disseminated through local messengers and radio. Simulations helped build knowledge of evacuation procedures.
The document provides context about a cost-benefit analysis conducted for a disaster risk reduction project in Kailali, Nepal. It describes the project, called the Kailali Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative (KDRRI), which was implemented from 2007-2009 in communities vulnerable to flooding. The analysis had two goals: 1) to assess the cost-effectiveness of the KDRRI project and 2) to create a generalizable methodology for evaluating community-based disaster risk reduction projects. Data was collected through surveys and interviews and analyzed using a mathematical model. The analysis found benefit-cost ratios greater than one, indicating the economic benefits of the project exceeded the costs. Specifically, the ratio was estimated to be 3.49, meaning
The document discusses disaster management in Nepal, with a focus on community-based approaches.
Key points:
- Nepal is vulnerable to various natural hazards like floods, landslides, droughts, and earthquakes due to its geology, topography, and climate. Disasters disproportionately impact the poor.
- A livelihood-centered approach to disaster management aims to strengthen communities' resilience by supporting their livelihoods and reducing vulnerabilities. This includes activities like hazard mapping, early warning systems, and diversifying income sources.
- The document outlines Nepal's practical experience with community-based disaster management planning and implementation. Priority areas are selected and community disaster plans developed and linked to development planning.
National platform on drr bidhan 2065 52DIPECHO Nepal
1) The document establishes the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Nepal, outlining its objectives, membership, structure and functions.
2) It aims to coordinate disaster risk reduction activities nationally and facilitate policy dialogue between stakeholders to develop shared visions and consensus.
3) The National Platform will represent Nepal at global forums and help implement international frameworks like the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
Drr focal person workshop completion reportDIPECHO Nepal
The document summarizes a two-day training workshop on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction to the focal desks of the Government of Nepal. The workshop was organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with ActionAid Nepal and supported by the European Commission, Australian Government, and others. It covered topics like disaster management concepts, Nepal's vulnerability to disasters, national and international frameworks for emergency response, and mainstreaming disaster risk reduction into development planning. Government officials from various ministries presented on mainstreaming efforts and challenges. Participants recommended mainstreaming DRR as a priority and holding such workshops regularly to build capacity of focal persons.
Dipecho iii final evaluation bcrd report june 09DIPECHO Nepal
This document provides an overview of disaster preparedness efforts in Nepal led by ActionAid Nepal and funded by the European Commission's Humanitarian Aid Department (ECHO). It discusses Nepal's high risk for various natural disasters and the devastating impacts they have had. The key goals of the Building Community Resilience to Disaster project were to raise awareness, build capacity, and implement small-scale mitigation programs to help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to disasters. The project was implemented in three districts over 15 months and aimed to help marginalized groups through training, advocacy, and community mobilization activities.