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Organization profiles of organizations whose work scopes have stakes in the field of disaster risk reduction.

Singapore

Singapore Civil Defence Force and Civil Defence Academy

ACDM National Focal Point

Disaster Reduction Goal

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Organization type
Governments
Philippines

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (Philippines)

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) serves as the President’s adviser on disaster preparedness programs, disaster operations and rehabilitation efforts undertaken by the government and the private sector.
Organization type
Governments
Colombia

Universidad de los Andes (Colombia)

La Universidad de los Andes es una institución autónoma e independiente que propicia el pluralismo, la diversidad, el diálogo, el debate, la crítica, la tolerancia y el respeto por las ideas, creencias y valores de sus miembros.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific
Germany

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

In 1992, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted as the basis for a global response to tackle the challenge posed by climate change.
Organization type
UN & International Organizations
Holy See

Caritas Internationalis

Caritas Internationalis is an international confederation of Catholic organisations, mandated by their respective episcopal conferences.

Organization type
Networks and Others
Portugal

Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection

The main objectives of the Portuguese National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection are to prevent collective risks and the occurrence of serious accidents or resulting disasters.
Organization type
Governments
United States of America

American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE is a worldwide leader for excellence in civil engineering.

Organization type
Networks and Others
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Department for International Development

DFID is the UK Government department responsible for promoting development and the reduction of poverty.

Organization type
Governments
United States of America

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

FEMA coordinates the United States federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Organization type
Governments
United States of America

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration and supporting marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and affect more than one-third of Americ

Organization type
Governments

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