Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2013: Fourth Session

Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2013: Fourth Session May 19-23, 2013 Geneva, Switzerland

"The Third Session of the Global Platform in 2011 motivated participants to coalesce into one voice for strong community involvement and engagement in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Participants emphasized that not only local communities and governments, but civil society, children and young people, academia and the private sector must be involved in the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA). The Global Platform in 2011 essentially resolved to find political and economic solutions to reduce the risks of disasters. The aim of the Fourth Session will be to continue the momentum into a durable and sustained effort from all actors (governments, NGOs and civil society, international agencies and organizations, academic and technical institutions, and the private sector) to take shared responsibility in reducing risks and reinforcing resilience in our communities. The Fourth Session will also be an opportunity to progress and consult on the Hyogo Framework for Action."

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