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Displaying 4 of about 4 resultsWithin the framework of the global consultation process surrounding the definition of the new International Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction Post-2015, Barbados conducted a national consultation on 30 April 2014 at the Hilton Barbados resort. Through the national consultation, Barbados had the opportunity to present their priorities and perspective…
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the South Sinai Governorate and the League of Arab States (LAS) are organizing the 2nd Arab Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction which will take place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, from 14-16 September 2014.
Adhering to the outcomes of the first…
GUAYAQUIL, 29 May 2014 - A new global framework for disaster risk reduction (DRR) must seek to strengthen the role of local government because the impact of all disasters is local, the 4th Session of the Americas Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction heard on Wednesday.
With urban populations set to continue rising, it is vital that local governments ca…
Reference number: ISDR/C/05/14
United Nations Core Values: Integrity ● Professionalism ● Respect for diversity
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Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and secretariat of the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coor…