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Organization directory

Discover a comprehensive directory of organizations actively engaged in disaster risk reduction.

These profiles showcase institutions, (I)NGOs, research centers, private sector companies, and governmental bodies whose work contributes to building resilience, mitigating risks, and enhancing preparedness in the face of disasters.

Each organization listed plays a pivotal role in advancing global and local strategies to reduce vulnerabilities and protect communities from the impacts of natural and human-induced hazards.

11861 total

Nicaragua

Sistema Nacional para la Prevención, Mitigación y Atención de Desastres

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Organization type
Governments
Australia

Geoscience Australia

Geoscience Australia is the national agency for geoscience research and information.

Organization type
Governments
Guatemala

Centro de Coordinación para la Prevención de los Desastres en América Central

Established in 1988, CEPREDENAC is the specialized institution of the Central American Integration System for disaster prevention, mitigation and response.
Organization type
Regional Intergovernmental Organizations
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
Colombia

Sistema Nacional de Prevencion y Atencion de Desastres

To coordinate organizations of the National System for the Prevention and Attention of Disasters, that allow the prevention and mitigation of the risks and the preparations of emergencies, the rehabilitation and reconstruction in case of disaster;

Organization type
Governments
United States of America

Cornell University

Both a private university and the land-grant institution of New York State, Cornell University is the most educationally diverse member of the Ivy League.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific
United States of America

Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

Organization type
Non Governmental Organizations
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

University of Leeds

Climate and Geohazards Services is an interdisciplinary group at the University of Leeds focused on climate, geohazards and their impact on society.

Organization type
Academic & Scientific
Sweden

Global International Waters Assessment

The Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA) project is a four-year (1999-2003) UNEP-led, GEF-funded initiative, executed by Kalmar University in Sweden.

Organization type
UN & International Organizations
Guatemala

Guatemala - government

Organization type
Governments

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