Multimedia Week Podcast 4: Beyond School Books Audio Series - The role of children and education in disaster risk reduction

Some 175 million children are likely to be affected by climate-related disasters each year, according to Save the Children.  Amy Costello speaks to UNICEF’s Antony Spalton, UNICEF Disaster Risk Reduction Specialist, and Rhee, a 16-year-old boy from the Philippines about the role of children in protecting their communities from natural disasters.

This podcast has been provided by UNICEF.  Please refer to their website for further information.

Resource Highlights
Children and Disaster Risk Reduction: Taking Stock and Moving Forward.This report reviews child-focused and child-led disaster risk reduction approaches and techniques. UNICEF, 2009

Let’s Learn to prevent Disasters! - Fun Ways for Kids to Join in Risk Reduction. This booklet aims to provide the educational community and children with an innovative and interactive tool for risk management. UNICEF, 2009