Organization directory

The Natural Hazards Center works to advance and communicate knowledge on hazards mitigation and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

NRC was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment.

The OECD brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to: support sustainable economic growth, boost employment, raise living standards, maintain financial stability, assist other

The NDMC has been constituted with the objective to promote an integrated and co-ordinated system of disaster management, with a special emphasis on prevention and mitigation, by national, provincial and municipal organs of state, statuary functio

The Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is the office within USAID responsible for facilitating and coordinating U.S. Government emergency assistance overseas.

ODPEM is committed to taking pro-active and timely measures to prevent or reduce the impact of hazards on Jamaica, its people, natural resources and economy through its trained and professional staff, with the use of appropriate technology and col

ODI is an independent think tank with more than 230 staff, including researchers, communicators and specialist support staff.

The Swiss National Platform for Natural Hazards PLANAT is an extra-parliamentary commission that provides consultancy services to the Federal Council.

At PIK researchers in the natural and social sciences work together to study global change and its impacts on ecological, economic and social systems.