Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction

Description

The findings of the 2011 Global Assessment Report highlight how governments are adopting innovative and successful strategies to address risk. The findings make a compelling case for action in four areas: addressing global risk drivers; taking responsibility for risks; leveraging existing development instruments; and, strengthening risk governance capacities. The presentations will include a keynote speaker, two respondents and comments by the lead author.

Chair/Moderator/Faciliator

Ms. Margareta Wahlström, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Disaster Reduction (CHAIR)

Speakers

Ms. Rhoda Peace Tumusiime, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, African Union Commission (KEYNOTE)
Ms. Julia Marton-Lefèvre, Director-General, IUCN - International Union for Conservation of Nature (KEYNOTE)
Dr. Geoffrey Love, Director, Weather and Disaster Risk Reduction Services Department, World Meteorological Organization
Mr. Andrew Maskrey, Coordinating Lead Author, United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Ms. Tricia Holly Davis, Director of Commercial Sustainability, Willis Group

Report

> Report on the Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction Featured Event [PDF, 176.60 Kb]