Organization directory

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

Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

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.

Organization type

Governments

Jamaica

Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

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

Organization type

Governments

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Overseas Development Institute

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

Organization type

Academic & Scientific

Switzerland

Swiss National Platform for Natural Hazards, PLANAT

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

Organization type

Governments

Germany

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

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

Organization type

Academic & Scientific

United States of America

Swiss Reinsurance Company (Swiss Re)

Swiss Re, the global reinsurer, has more than 70 offices in 30 countries. The Financial Services Business Group brings together world-class capital management expertise and risktaking capabilities.

Organization type

Private Sector

United States of America

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

The agency works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advancing US foreign policy objectives by supporting: economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and, democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance.

Organization type

Governments

United States of America

U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

The CSB is an independent federal agency charged with investigating industrial chemical accidents. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency's board members are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Organization type

Governments

Switzerland

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

SDC is part of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Its mandate is based on the Federal Law on International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid enacted on 19 March 1976, and on a federal decree of 24 March 1995 on cooperation with the countries of Eastern Europe.

Organization type

Governments

South Africa