Disaster risk reduction
- A worksheet for comparing the 2024 and earlier editions of the CHS
Use the worksheet to trace the relationship between the 2024 CHS requirements and the corresponding material in the earlier edition.
- What counts as a disaster-related death in Japan?
A video for health, medical and welfare professionals explains how disaster-related deaths are recognised under Japan’s condolence payment system.
- Using the child protection standards in a disaster
Follow a middle school student affected by heavy rain to see how responders can use the CPMS handbook.
- How the Sphere standards can help Japan prepare for a major earthquake
An international video shows how humanitarian organisations apply the Sphere standards in different countries.
- The nine commitments in the 2024 Core Humanitarian Standard
An introduction to the commitments and a link to the detailed list of requirements.
- What is the Core Humanitarian Standard, and why does it matter?
Understand the nine commitments, the 2024 revision and how an organisation can assess its own practice.
- If news of the Noto Peninsula earthquake leaves you unsettled
Advice published after the earthquake addresses daily routines, distressing news and ways to stay connected.
- Minimum standards for protecting children in a disaster
An introductory video explains the CPMS handbook and where to find the Japanese edition.
Protecting physical and mental health after a disaster or attack (password protected)