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The DRFN is dedicated to creating and furthering awareness and understanding of arid environments and developing the capacity, skills and knowledge to manage arid environments appropriately. The DRFN is a centre for arid land studies that conducts and facilitates appropriate, participatory and applied short- and long term research on the environment. It is an independent, non-governmental organisation dedicated to sustainable use of Namibia's environment.
Enhanced knowledge and understanding by decision makers of natural environmental variation as preparation for sustainable use and disaster mitigation. E.g. variable rainfall means that dry periods are natural and not all rainfall less than average is a drought requiring government action.
Strengthen organizational capacity of rural communities
Local Level Monitoring by rural communities to prepare for natural aridity and drought
Environmental education for schools
Assisting communities to better manager their resources in a variable environment
Organizational support to prepare for aridity and drought
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.