Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

The main forum for continued and concerted emphasis on disaster reduction, providing strategic guidance and coherence for implementing the Hyogo Framework, and for sharing experiences and expertise among all its stakeholders.

Global Platform 2011

Proceedings and outcomes of the second session of the Global Platform that took place 8-13 May 2011.

Global Platform 2009

Proceedings and outcomes of the second session of the Global Platform that took place 16-19 June 2009.

Global Platform 2007

Proceedings and outcomes of the first session of the Global Platform that took place 5-7 June 2007.

What is the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction?

The Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP), which takes place every two years, is the global forum for accelerating world-wide momentum on disaster risk reduction. As the primary gathering for the world's disaster risk community, it brings together Governments, UN, international regional organizations and institutions, NGOs, scientific/academic institutions and the private sector. It is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/62/192) to:

assess progress made in the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action
enhance awareness of disaster risk reduction
share experience and lessons from good practice, and
identify remaining gaps and recommend targeted action to accelerate national and local implementation.

The first and second sessions of the Global Platform saw progressive participation from more than 152 Governments and 137 Organizations. The United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction Secretariat (UNISDR) is the UN entity responsible for coordinating the organization of the Global Platform and supporting the regional platforms and Ministerial meetings on disaster risk reduction.

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