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ISSW exists to faciliate the interdisciplinary exchange of ideas and experiences between snow science researchers and practioners. The motto of the ISSW is "The Merging of Theory with Practice". ISSW hosts a biennial conference in the western North American mountain region that alternates between the USA and Canada. There is also an occasional conference in Europe. These conferences bring together researchers and practioners from all over the world.
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.