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A Resilience Charter

Emergency Planning

The purpose of this charter is to specify the responsibilities of the state and citizens in the field of resilience against disasters, crises and major public emergencies and incidents. The future of humanity will involve very significant challenges in order to create and maintain resilience. Preamble 1.1 Working definitions 2.1

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The United Kingdom's National Risk Register - 2023 Edition

Emergency Planning

Print 0 46 false false false EN-GB X-NONE AR-SA At the time of writing this, the UK Government has just released the 2023 edition of the National Risk Register (NRR, HM Government 2023). In this, the UK Government is honouring its promise to promote greater transparency in risk assessment.

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Chronic Hazards

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Four steps for organizations to proactively address chronic hazards Global climate change continues to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide, with chronic hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme weather conditions posing a significant risk to industries.

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Training Solutions: Enhancing Tribal Nations’ Readiness and Resilience

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

million three-year grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Training and Education Division (NTED) entitled “ Training Solutions: Enhancing Tribal Nations’ Readiness and Resilience “ NCDP will partner with the National Tribal Emergency Management Council on the creation and delivery of new trainings.

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Acute hazards & expanding ESG regulations: how organizations can succeed in the face of new challenges

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Acute hazards pose a significant threat to organizations, as they can disrupt business operations, endanger employees, and lead to substantial financial losses. This is particularly pertinent given the growing threat of climate change, which is likely to increase the frequency and severity of acute hazards.

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Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 148: Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers We are looking to fill roles in our organizations with talented, diverse individuals. Episode 148: Supporting the Next Generation of Hazard & Disaster Researchers We are looking to fill roles in our organizations with talented, diverse individuals.

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Hazardous Conditions: Mitigation Planning and Pandemics

National Center for Disaster Prepardness

state develops a hazard mitigation plan, which identifies top local risks and provides a framework for long term strategies to reduce risk and protect citizens and property from damage. 8 states/territories mention pandemic planning but do not discuss further how the state or agency will be able to mitigate the hazard from the event.

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