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Role of Insurance in Protecting Marine Coastal Ecosystems in Asia and the Pacific

Marine coastal ecosystems (MCEs) provide a myriad of services on which governments, businesses, and society depend. MCEs include coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass, oyster beds and reefs, salt marshes, and sandy beaches and dunes. As of 2020, it was estimated that more than half of the world’s total gross domestic product (GDP)—around $44 trillion—depends on nature and its services (WEF 2020). The ocean economy contributes an estimated 3%–5% of global GDP (Spalding, Brumbaugh, and Landis; Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Program 2005; Ferrario et al.

Protected Areas as Tools for Disaster Risk Reduction - A handbook for practitioners.

The following handbook provides practical guidance on the effective use of protected areas as tools to reduce the likelihood and impacts of disasters. The main text is supplemented by case studies drawing on the experience of the Ministry of Environment in Japan, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and partners. It is aimed in particular at Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) specialists - so that they understand and can integrate protected areas into DRR strategies.

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New Date - Professional Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction 10th - 14th February 2020, London, UK
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The course provides those involved in disaster risk reduction with a clear understanding of the challenges in policy dynamics, resource mobilisation and leveraging technology to reduce both disaster risk and impact. We are delighted to announce new dates for our Pr

Professional Certificate in Disaster Risk Reduction - 17th - 21st June 2019, London, UK
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This course will provide those involved in disaster risk reduction with a clear understanding of the challenging dynamics of designing policies, mobilising resources and leveraging technology to reduce the risks and effects of disasters. Click on the link below for further details.