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Women and Men in the ESCAP Region

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The need for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has, for some time, been voiced in various global and regional forums. This publication will be extremely helpful to...

The need for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has, for some time, been voiced in various global and regional forums. This publication will be extremely helpful to...


Socio-Economic Profile of SAARC Countries

A Statistical Analysis

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) constitutes the most recent and successful attempt at forming a grouping of countries of South Asia for greater regional cooperation. This...

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) constitutes the most recent and successful attempt at forming a grouping of countries of South Asia for greater regional cooperation. This...


Women in Bangladesh

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on Bangladesh, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on Bangladesh, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in the Philippines

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on the Philippines, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on the Philippines, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in Nepal

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Nepal, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Nepal, this publication presents...


Women in Thailand

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Thailand, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Thailand, this publication presents...


Women in Vanuatu

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on Vanuatu, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on Vanuatu, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.


Women in the Solomon Islands

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: August 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Solomon Islands, this...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Solomon Islands, this...


Women in the Republic of Korea

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Republic of Korea, this...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on the Republic of Korea, this...


Women in Japan

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: October 1999 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Japan, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Japan, this publication presents...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023

Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023

Mapping Resilience for the Sustainable Development Goals

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: December 2023, PDF: September 2023 )

Global warming will surpass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels during the next decade, due to greenhouse gas emissions. The constant rise in temperatures and related impacts combine with other...

Global warming will surpass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels during the next decade, due to greenhouse gas emissions. The constant rise in temperatures and related impacts combine with other...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2021

Special Report on Drought

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: July 2021, PDF: August 2021 )

Droughts have deep, widespread and underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies. They incur costs that are borne disproportionately by the most vulnerable people. The extensive...

Droughts have deep, widespread and underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems, and economies. They incur costs that are borne disproportionately by the most vulnerable people. The extensive...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: July 2019, PDF: June 2019 )

This report is the product of the contributions of nations, public and private risk-related science and research experts, amongst others. It contributes to achieving the Sendai Framework for Disaster...

This report is the product of the contributions of nations, public and private risk-related science and research experts, amongst others. It contributes to achieving the Sendai Framework for Disaster...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2022

Our World at Risk: Transforming Governance for a Resilient Future

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: May 2022, PDF: May 2022 )

The central question for this year's report is how governance systems can evolve to better address the systemic risks of the future. In today’s crowded and interconnected world, disaster impacts...

The central question for this year's report is how governance systems can evolve to better address the systemic risks of the future. In today’s crowded and interconnected world, disaster impacts...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2011

Revealing Risk, Redefining Development

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: May 2011 )

The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is a major initiative of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). It contributes to the achievement of the Hyogo...

The Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR) is a major initiative of the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR). It contributes to the achievement of the Hyogo...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2013

From Shared Risk to Shared Value - The Business Case for Disaster Risk Reduction

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: June 2013 )

This publication is the third biennial report coordinated by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The first and second reports focused primarily on public policy and the...

This publication is the third biennial report coordinated by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The first and second reports focused primarily on public policy and the...


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Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2015

Making Development Sustainable - The Future of Disaster Risk Reduction

Series: Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction (GAR)
( Print: December 2015, PDF: December 2015 )

2015 is a critical year for the future of sustainable development. The 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction highlights the connections between disaster risk and development and...

2015 is a critical year for the future of sustainable development. The 2015 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction highlights the connections between disaster risk and development and...


Women in China

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: March 1998 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on China, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on China, this publication presents...


Women in Fiji

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: March 1998 )

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Fiji, this publication presents...

The call for the development of statistics and indicators on the situation of women has for some time been voiced in various global and regional forums. Focusing on Fiji, this publication presents...


Women in Pakistan

A Country Profile

Series: Statistical Profiles
( Print: September 1999 )

Focusing on Pakistan, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.

Focusing on Pakistan, this publication presents statistics and a discussion on the situation of women and men in the family, at work and in public life.