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Living in the wake of a severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing civil unrest, South Sudan continues to demonstrate its undying determination to build strong foundations for its people.

South East Asia – a region that is no stranger to natural hazards – provides examples of some of the most comprehensive laws, policies and practices to both reduce risk from and respond to hazards.

The Global Disaster Law team is pleased to announce some exciting news for our fellow disaster law enthusiasts: the launch of a new online learning module on law and disaster risk reduction!

“Building resilience to disasters and climate change is not just a priority – it’s the only path ahead”, stated Mr. Martin Tofinga, President of Kiribati Red Cross Society, Chair of the Disaster and Climate Policy Workshop within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Council of Delegates.

November 2017 marked 10 years since the adoption of the Guidelines for the Domestic Facilitation and Regulation of International Disaster Relief and Initial Recovery Assistance, more commonly known as the ‘IDRL Guidelines’.

The American Red Cross launched the North American Humanitarian Response Summit Project (the “NAHRS Project”) in September 2017 to improve the effectiveness of cross-border response to a potential catastrophic disaster in North America.

In 2017, the IFRC’s Americas Regional Office signed two important Memorandums of Understanding that aim to promote the reduction of the effects of disasters caused by natural or human events and to strengthen disaster risk management systems in the region.

The fifth edition of the International Disaster Law Course will take place in San Remo, Italy, from 18 to 22 June 2018.

On 30 April, IFRC President Francesco Rocca, Secretary General Elhadj As Sy and Dr. Kerem Kinik, IFRC’s Vice President for Europe visited Kyrgyzstan to foster cooperation in disaster prevention among the National Society, the Government and the IFRC.

“How can policy and trade help disasters? What can the World Trade Organization do to support disasters?”