More than half of the population of the Philippines live in disaster prone areas, and the country has the second greatest risk of disaster worldwide, according to the World Risk Report 2014.
The Philippines experiences around 20 typhoons a year and, being in the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’, is at high risk of earthquakes. Twenty of the largest cities are situated on the coast and are most at risk of rising sea levels and extreme climate conditions.
This assembly will help pupils to understand more about disasters and can be used in response to a new disaster when it happens.
A selection of classroom activities in Welsh for ages 7-11 exploring the impact of climate change and poverty.
A selection of classroom activities for ages 7-11 exploring the impact of climate change and poverty.
These teaching notes are designed to help teachers prepare for the disaster zone game.
This simulation game challenges pupils to think about what they would do in emergency situations.
Linking Preparedness, Resilience and Response (LPRR)
The LPRR project aims to improve the understanding and use of best practices in preparedness and resilience to respond to emergencies.