Announcements
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Conference proceedings released: A summary report of the second session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is available in PDF format and provides an excellent overview of all discussions that took place during the Global Platform, including the Opening and Closing debates, High Level Panels, round tables and Informal Plenary sessions. | UNDRR | 4 December 2009 |
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Outcomes and Recommendations: A Summary Report of the Second Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction produced by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is available in PDF format and provides an excellent overview of all discussions that took place during the Global Platform, including the Opening and Closing debates, High Level Panels, round tables and Informal Plenary sessions. | UNDRR | 14 July 2009 |
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Please find the Participant List and the draft Chair's Summary below (in PDF). | UNDRR | 10 July 2009 |
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Please find the draft Chair's Summary below (in PDF). The summary includes comments expressed in Plenary during the closing ceremony. Outcomes and recommendations from National Platforms, Parliamentarians, the Management Oversight Board and on climate change adaptation, gender, youth engagement in disaster risk reduction can also be found from the Closing Plenary. As indicated by the Chair, we welcome comments in writing by 8 July 2009 to: [email protected] Please indicate from what segment of the Global Platform your comments or recommendations are drawn. Please fill in the comprehensive on-line survey before 15 July 2009, follow the links below the Chair's Summary, or take the survey here. | UNDRR | 29 June 2009 |
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Chair's Summary As indicated by the Chair, we welcome comments in writing by 8 July 2009 to: [email protected] Your feedback to improve both organization and content for the next Global Platform is essential. Please fill in the comprehensive on-line survey before 15 July 2009, follow the links below the Chair's Summary, or click here. | UNDRR | 25 June 2009 |
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The Second Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded today with participants from some 300 regional/national organizations and governments urging political leaders to implement measures to halve the number of deaths from natural hazard by 2015. > View daily coverage in PDF | UNDRR | 19 June 2009 |
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The Global Platform was honoured to receive former UN Secretary-General and, now President of the Global Humanitarian Forum (GHF) Kofi Annan to launch an exciting meteorological initiative for Africa... > View daily coverage in PDF | UNDRR | 18 June 2009 |
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A highlight of last night’s reception hosted by the Government of Switzerland – following the welcoming remarks made at the opening ceremony earlier in the day by the Swiss Confederation President Hans-Rudolf Merz – was the presentation of the Sasakawa Award to Dr Eko Teguh Paripurno, the 2009 Laureate. > View daily coverage in PDF | UNDRR | 17 June 2009 |
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The Second Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction opened in Geneva today at an
impressive ceremony marked by a keynote video message from UN Secretary General, Ban-ki Moon. > View daily coverage in PDF | UNDRR | 16 June 2009 |
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By mid-afternoon on Monday 15 June, around 700 of more than 1,800 Global Platform participants had ‘checked in’ at the Geneva conference centre in preparation for today's opening session. > View daily coverage in PDF | UNDRR | 15 June 2009 |
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Please find as follows the provisional speaking order for Official Statements at the Global Platform. View speaking order We kindly ask you to check this website the day before your delegation's planned intervention for any updates. To report any necessary changes, click here. Delegates are encouraged to register early: from 0830 to 1800 on Monday 15 June. | UNDRR | 14 June 2009 |
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Register early: Due to the record number of participants at the 2009 Global Platform, we strongly encourage delegates to register early. Early registration is open from 1400 to 1700 on Sunday 14 June, and from 0830 to 1800 on Monday 15 June. Influenza A(H1N1) Information: The World Health Organization is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. See WHO guidance | UNDRR | 12 June 2009 |
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Register early:Due to the record number of participants at the 2009 Global Platform, we strongly encourage delegates to register early. Early registration is open from 1400 to 1700 on Sunday 14 June, and from 0830 to 1800 on Monday 15 June. Plan your week: Full details of all events can be found in the Programme section of this website. Provisional list of delegates now available: See documents below. Please communicate any changes or amendments to [email protected] | UNDRR | 11 June 2009 |
| The deadline for registering for written Official Statements has been extended. Requests for submitting written statements will be accepted until this Friday, 12 June 2009. Oral statement requests may still be received, but delivery is contingent upon available slots in the schedule. > More information on how to register | UNDRR | 10 June 2009 |
| Official Statements of three minutes maximum can be delivered on the first three days of the conference mornings and afternoons. All delegations are also requested to submit a written statement. Only one statement per delegation will be delivered. The deadline for online registration is Monday, 8 June 2009. Delegations interested in delivering an Official Statement should register online by following the instructions received by email; if you did not receive an email, please register your request by email: [email protected] or fax: +41 22 9178964. | UNDRR | 3 June 2009 |