Essays about: "disaster recovery"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 71 essays containing the words disaster recovery.

1. 6. Puerto Rico Renewable Energy Oasis : Enhancing Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts Through a Renewable Energy Microgrid in the University of Puerto Rico's Mayagüez Campus

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Arturo Garcia Palou; Jacob Mason; [2023]
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   Abstract : With the global rise in temperatures fueling an increase in Severe Weather Events (SWE) such as hurricanes, many islands around the world who lie in their path are seeking alternatives to their frequently outdated grid systems. These are often composed of dated infrastructure prone to damage during such events that leaves the dependent population without power for extended periods of time. READ MORE

3. 7. Aligning Ambitions? : Investigating the Integration of International Guidelines into National Disaster Recovery Strategies

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ellen Eisjö; [2023]
   Keywords : mozambique; disaster risk reduction; disaster recovery; sustainable development;

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4. 8. Automation in Business Continuity: A descriptive study on the effects of automation in Business Continuity processes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Despoina Patsavou; Emine Tatari; [2022]
   Keywords : business continuity; automation; processes; business continuity management; BCM lifecycle; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Organizations' business processes depend on their system's proper functions. Any possible dis- ruption due to a malfunction or a disaster could affect the company's reputation. Therefore, the firms need to prepare for these possible malfunctions to not shut down their crucial business processes by implementing business continuity. READ MORE

5. 9. Humanitarian Logistics: The Outsourcing Collaboration with Logistics Service Providers in the UN System

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Katrin Kandler; Jennifer Siller; [2022]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Logistics Service Providers; Outsourcing Collaboration; Selection Criteria for Collaboration; UN System; Disaster Cycle;

   Abstract : Background: Collaboration between humanitarian organisations and commercial as well as humanitarian logistics service providers has become of utmost importance when outsourcing logistics activities. Selection criteria for choosing suitable logistics service providers areessential for the success of outsourcing collaboration and disaster operations. READ MORE

6. 10. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Climate Finance Strategy in Southeast Asia: Enabling Conditions for Regional Climate Finance Readiness

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Claire Lucienne Jeanne Coviaux; [2022]
   Keywords : Climate finance; climate finance readiness; enabling conditions; capacity-building; Southeast Asia; International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; International Committee of the Red Cross; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre; Philippine Red Cross; National Societies; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Southeast Asia is the hardest-hit region worldwide regarding the frequency and severity of natural hazards, which are deemed to increase significantly in the incoming years. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (RCRC) in Southeast Asia, through its International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Asia Pacific Regional Office (RO), IFRC Country Cluster Support Teams (CCSTs) in Bangkok and Jakarta, and National Societies, provides tireless support on the ground to save countless lives from climate-related hazards such as floods, droughts, and typhoons. READ MORE