Organization directory

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

Finnish Meteorological Institute

The main objective of the FMI is to provide the Finnish nation with the best possible information about the atmosphere above and around Finland, for ensuring public safety relating to atmospheric and airborne hazards and for satisfying requirement

Organization type

Academic & Scientific

United States of America

Department of Commerce

The mission of the Department is to create the conditions for economic growth and opportunity.

Organization type

Governments

Russian Federation

Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters

EMERCOM was set up in 1994. Its task was to ensure prompt and effective actions when emergencies arise.

Organization type

Governments

European Union

The EU was set through the process of European integration launched on 9 May 1950. Six countries (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) joined from the very beginning.

Organization type

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations

Canada

Focus Humanitarian Assistance - International Coordinating Committee Secretariat

FOCUS’ ethical framework is based on that of its affiliate organisation, the Aga Khan Development Network.

Organization type

Non Governmental Organizations

Greece

General Secretariat for Civil Protection of Greece

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection of Greece's main activities are: readiness of the personnel and means of civil protection; elaboration of the available scientific information for the mobilization of resources in case of emergencies.

Organization type

Governments

Germany

Germanwatch

Germanwatch is a non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental "North-South initiative". It actively promotes North-South equity and the preservation of livelihoods. It observes, analyses and acts.

Organization type

Non Governmental Organizations

India