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

Canada

Health Canada

Health Canada is the federal department responsible for helping the people of Canada maintain and improve their health.

Organization type
Governments
Italy

Institute for the Protection and Security of the Citizen

IPSC works in support of risk prevention and management, notably in the fields of the industrial accidents (Seveso II Directive), the vulnerability assessment of buildings and IT infrastructure, the risk assessment of landslides and avalanches.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific
Spain

International Sociological Association

ISA is a non-profit association for scientific purposes in the field of sociology and social sciences. It was founded in 1949 under the auspices of UNESCO.

Organization type
Non Governmental Organizations
France

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), is a strategic partnership, whose 64 Members support 15 international Centers, working in collaboration with many hundreds of government and civil society organizations.
Organization type
UN & International Organizations
Belgium

European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)

The mandate of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) encompasses humanitarian assistance and civil protection.
Organization type
Regional Intergovernmental Organizations
Canada

Meteorological Service of Canada

MSC is Canada’s source for meteorological information.

Organization type
Governments
Greece

Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works (Greece)

The Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works has developed a coordinating mechanism so that the concept of sustainable development is incorporated in their actions and their activities.
Organization type
Governments
Switzerland

International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction

An International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, beginning on 1 January 1990, was launched by the United Nations, following the adoption of Resolution 44/236 (22 December 1989).

Organization type
UN & International Organizations
South Africa

South African National Biodiversity Institute

The mission of the NBI is to promote the sustainable use, conservation, appreciation and enjoyment of the exceptionally rich plant life of South Africa, for the benefit of all people.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific
United States of America

Public Entity Risk Institute

PERI is a nonprofit research institute that develops risk management education and training resources for local governments, school districts, small businesses, nonprofits and others.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific

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