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Conceptual framework for disaster preparedness planning:
This publication is the final report of the High-level symposium on disaster risk reduction (DDR), which had three objectives: (i) to raise awareness among key decision-makers of Nepal’s vulnerability to a catastrophic earthquake; (ii) to demonstr
Through the support of ECHO's DIPECHO Action Plans in particular, Mercy Corps and Practical Action have piloted early warning systems (EWS) in Nepal since 2002, while similar work has been supported elsewhere through DIPECHO projects in South, S
A declaration, adopted by 19 climate vulnerable countries, reaffirming the commitment by climate vulnerable countries to focus on adaptation, particularly in the short term in order to minimise immediate danger, and calling on developed countries
In the face of Climate Change, there is urgent need for Himalayan nations to build resilience to buffer the impacts of Climate Change and generate resources for adaptation, capacity building, and technology transfer.
This high-level event aims to highlighting the importance of risk reduction work in Nepal, building a stronger constituency for this work internationally and consolidating the Government’s plans and policies.
The programme theme is deliberately broad and designed to bring together a wide range of professional and academic organisations together to stimulate ideas and further development of this field.
Submitted in preparation for the World Conference on Disaster Reduction, 2005, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
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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