An eight-point declaration, which include: knowledge, emergency preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction and management plans, enforcement of laws, ecosystem-based approach, national legislation, institutional mechanisms, and implementation.
The declaration was approved by consensus during the Mindanao summit on disaster risk reduction and geo-hazard awareness, the first island-wide gathering to discuss and learn lessons from the Sendong tragedy in December 2011, convened by Mindanawon senators Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel and Teofisto Guingona.
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- Themes:Disaster Risk Management, Education & School Safety, Environment & Ecosystems, Governance
- Countries/Regions:Philippines
Short URL:http://preventionweb.net/go/25214
