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BRUSSELS, 13 October 2015 – Today, one of Europe’s most vulnerable earthquake zones, the Italian Province of Potenza, was recognized as a champion of disaster risk reduction for the creation of a “Network of Resilience” among 100 municipalities. “We are proud to be home to the Network for Resilience because each community group has its specificity both…
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ROME, 3 July, 2015 – The former leader of the Italian Civil Protection Department was today named a Disaster Risk Reduction Champion by UNISDR in recognition of his tireless efforts to deal with the threats posed by hazards such as the devastating Abruzzo earthquake of 2009. Franco Gabrielli, who is now prefect of the Italian capital Rome, received the…
This informal consultation of experts and practitioners, from different continents, aims to review and propose definitions for the terms used in the scope and targets of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
13 October 2015, GENEVA – Eight communities living with the threat of floods, storms, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions were today recognised as Champions of Disaster Risk Reduction by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). The head of UNISDR, Margareta Wahlström, said: “Today we mark International Day for Disaster Reduction by highlighti…
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POTENZA, 26 January 2015 - The Italian Province of Potenza was recognized at the weekend as a role model for inclusive resilience by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction for its unique network of 100 cities which are all enrolled in the Making Cities Resilient Campaign. UNISDR Chief Margareta Wahlström met with the President of the Province, Mr. N…
This Training of Trainers was jointly organized as part of the engagement of the government of Potenza in the Resilient Cities Campaign and to further learn about the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and how it can be effectively implemented at the local level. It was attended by mayors and experts from city governments and city association…

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