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The writeshop will involve one-on-one work with mentors to provide supplemental training on academic writing and argumentation, in order to help new authors reach a standard of writing suitable for publication in peerreviewed journals. Sixteen participants will be selected. The writeshop is one of two that will be held in Africa in 2011, and will be run…
The Mayors Adaptation Forum 2011 (MAF) is convened by the World Mayors Council on Climate Change, in collaboration with the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability. It forms the Mayors segment of the Resilient Cities 2011 congress (4-5 June 2011). Elaborating on top of the technical discussions, loc…
The 13th of October is the International Day for Disaster Reduction. To mark the Day which also coincides with the Tenth anniversary of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR), the UNISDR secretariat will call on all its partners to play a more active role to protect cities against disasters and encourage more mayors and citizens to joi…
The European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) is intended to serve as the forum for exchanging information and knowledge, coordinating efforts throughout the Europe region and for providing advocacy for effective action to reduce disasters. Moreover, Moreover, it shall be devoted to contemporary issues of importance needed to promote a good pol…
The European Meeting on the Mid-Term Review of the Hyogo Framework for Action was convened to obtain strategic input from senior key players involved with HFA implementation at the decision-making level within their countries and organizations, as well as to discuss how the international community can further support the implementation of the Hyogo Fram…
Developing a roadmap for the roll-out of the campaign in Asia.
This workshop aims to discuss and draft a plan for reviewing the process of reporting progress on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), in regions, with specific roles and responsibilities of the national, regional and sub-regional entities; discuss and draft an initial process document outlining the roles and responsibility of the…
Larger than the 2010 congress, Resilient Cities 2011 will be the global platform for learning, cooperation and networking on all aspects of urban resilience. There will be a renewed emphasis on policy development, practical implementation strategies and financing adaptation. As in 2010, the Resilient Cities 2011 program will be composed of presentations…
Syria has scheduled a list of activities and exercises for the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Reduction, including the national launch of the 'Making Cities Resilient : My city is gettin ready' campaign, with the cities of Aleppo and Homs signing up to the campaign by their mayors. The event will take place in a school in Aleppo that…
This meeting includes a half-day workshop on the Mid-Term Review Key Questions and a half-day thematic discussion on how the international system can further its support for the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action.
In person
28 July 2010 - 30 July 2010
Shanghai
Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Associated with the Shanghai Expo 2010 'Better Cities, Better Life' Shanghai, 28-30 July 2010 Announcement Background The theme of the Shanghai Expo 2010 is "Better City, Better Life," - the wish for a better living in present and future urban environments. This theme represents a central concern of the internation…
The Understanding Risk conference asks 'What is risk? Can we measure it? If we understand it, can we manage it better?' The Understanding Risk: Innovation in Disaster Risk Assessment conference will address these important questions concerning disaster risk assessment. The Understanding Risk conference will focus on innovation in the disaster risk asses…
Risks must be prevented in the recovery process to avoid repeating the disaster. In this context, essential capacities to integrate disaster risk reduction - climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA) in recovery must be developed before a disaster occurs. Some countries have seized the opportunity to 'build back better' while others have unknowingly repeated…
Egypt is launching the Egyptian participation in the 'Making Cities Resilient: My city is getting ready' world disaster reduction campaign 2010 with a media event on the international day for disaster risk reduction. The event will include opening remarks and presentations and will follow with a press conference .Moreover, the occasion will then conclu…
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and UNDP Jordan are organizing a celebration of the international day for disaster reduction. The event will start off with a few welcome notes, a project presentation, and will follow with launching the city profile and legislation review. Moreover, the exhibition for the Civil Defense Rescue equipment wil…

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