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25 years after Hurricane Mitch, Nicaragua has a robust DRR system, thanks to Switzerland's long-term contribution. Christoph Graf returns 25 years later to share his insights.
This research presents as hazards, disasters and climate change profoundly affect people’s lives and livelihoods, communities and authorities seek opportunities to move people permanently out of harm’s way.
This report assesses the economic impact associated with internal displacement in 2019 for 22 countries.
'The successful conclusion of the Sendai conference clearly shows that the international community is committed to working together in order to protect the world from disasters, making use of all the knowledge and resources available,' said Manuel Bessler, head of the Swiss delegation in Sendai...
This paper argues that water security can be achieved through four major components: water sanitation and hygiene, resilience to water-related disasters, water resources management, waste-water management and water quality.
Switzerland, hosting the event for the fourth consecutive time, was represented at the opening ceremony by the President of the Confederation, Ueli Maurer. In his speech, he spoke in favour of a second international regime that would enable the efforts undertaken since 2005 to be continued and their implementation to be strengthened...
A national event will be held with the participation of the main ministers related to vulnerability to mark international DRR Day.
Voluntary Commitments
The organization has no registered 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.
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