Mission
VertigO is an open-access online scientific publication devoted to environmental sciences, was founded in April 2000 and is distributed throughout the French-speaking world. Its mission is to promote research and academic opinions concerning contemporary environmental issues. [VertigO] publishes research results, critical analysis, reviews and articles about current developments.
Articles draw from a wide range of disciplines, including social sciences, nature sciences, anthropology, law, philosophy, health sciences and political sciences. The three yearly issues of the journal are generally theme-based. In addition, special issues containing conference proceedings or similar subjects are published at varying intervals. [VertigO] is edited by the University du Québec à Montréal (Canada) and Éditions en environnement VertigO. The journal has numerous partnerships in North America, Europe, South America and Africa.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.