The Risk and Disaster Management Unit (RDMU) was created to marshal
the resources of UNCHS (Habitat) to provide local government, communities
and business organisations with practical strategies for mitigating
and recovering from conflicts and natural disasters.
With the largest operational budget of the Centre, RDMU field activities
cover several disaster and conflict affected countries. These activities
inform on-going tool and network development for vulnerability reduction
in human settlements.
Specific areas for attention include:
Protection and rehabilitation of housing, infrastructure & public
facilities.
Resettlement of displaced persons and returnees.
Restoration of local social structures through settlement development.
Land and settlements planning and management for disaster prevention.