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.

Name

Type

Region

Hazard

Theme

12021 total

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - Headquarters

Since its creation in 1945, the Organization has worked to promote knowledge and education worldwide. Its close links with professional and academic communities and other partners in 193 countries put it in a key position to press for action.

Organization type

UN & International Organizations

United States of America

Association of State Floodplain Managers

An organization of professionals involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, and flood preparedness, warning and recovery.

Organization type

Governments

Bulgaria

Chief Directorate Fire Safety and Civil Protection, Ministry of Interior

Fire Safety and Rescue Directorate General is a structural unit of the Ministry of Interior and performs its activity according to the Law for the Ministry of Interior, the Rules for its application and the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Organization type

Governments

Netherlands, the

Netherlands Red Cross

In response to the growing concerns regarding climate change, in June 2002, the Netherlands Red Cross officially launched the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Centre on Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness.

Organization type

Non Governmental Organizations

Mozambique

National Institute for Disaster Management

In June 1999, Presidential Decree 5/99 created the high level Co-ordinating Council for Disaster Management (CCGC), chaired by the Prime Minister and comprising the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation (deputy chair), Public Administratio

Organization type

Governments

Switzerland

University of Geneva

UNIGE is an institution devoted to research, teaching and dialogue. It is the site of academic creativity and the transmission of knowledge.

Organization type

Academic & Scientific

Barbados

Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology

CIMH is a training and research organisation formed by the amalgamation of the Caribbean Meteorological Institute (CMI) and Caribbean Operational Hydrological Institute (COHI).

Organization type

Academic & Scientific

Armenia