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This concept note for the fourth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction outlines the main themes of the conference. The aim of the Fourth Session will be to continue the momentum into a durable and sustained effort from all actors (governments, NGOs and civil society, international agencies and organizations, academic and technical i…
This document presents: (i) UNISDR mandate and vision; (ii) the highlights of 2010-2011; (iii) UNISDR strategic framework; (iv) UNISDR strategic objetives; and (v) the addendum on budget requirements for 2012-2013. It identifies four strategic objectives to guide UNISDR work through to 2015: (i) lead and coordinate - strengthened support to the impleme…
Invest today for a safer tomorrow, increase investment in local action: The proceedings of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and World Reconstruction Conference highlight the five days of deliberations, discussions and presentations via various forums, States and the other delegations coalesced into one voice for stro…
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This book was published for launch at the third Session of Global Platform for Disaster Reduction (GPDR) and it is the latest in a series of volumes addressing natural disasters, and how their impact can be reduced by effective capacity building and prevention strategies. The book presents a selection of examples and experiences of disaster reduction t…
This document presents the programme of the third session of the Global Platform on disaster risk reduction, which main theme, 'Invest today for a safer tomorrow - Increase investment in local action,' covers three main topics: (A) reconstruction and recovery; (B) economics of disaster risk reduction; and (C) alliances with climate change and developmen…
Version 2.1 - draft for comment: The purpose of this document is to describe the thematic classification system that has been developed, with the aim of promoting a better understanding of disaster risk reduction (DRR), and the development of an internationally recognized information classification and exchange standard. It is hoped that a clear set of…
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This issue of Africa Informs covers disaster risk reduction (DRR) activities in Sub Saharan Africa at regional, sub regional and national level. It is intended to provide an advocacy platform, targeting regional and sub-regional fora, in order to increase the understanding and knowledge of DRR. This issue includes: Disaster risk reduction at regional…

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