SE36: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Briefing on Special Report

Description

The preparation of the IPCC Special Report represents an unprecedented opportunity to bring the world’s attention to accumulated knowledge and experience in reducing and managing disaster risk. At this event, the IPCC representatives will explain the IPCC’s process for preparing the IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Adaptation, including the process for nominating authors and submitting information for assessment. The IPCC seeks, in particular, regional balance for case studies and information on drought management. Join this event for answers to your questions on how to participate in this important process.

Background Papers

Presentations

Outcomes

Note: this is an interim report pending publication of the Conference Proceedings from the 2009 Global Platform.

> Report from SE36 [PDF, 23.69 Kb]

Related Links

> Compilation of National Progress Reports on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action: HFA Priority 4, core indicator 4.1