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Global
Forum for Disaster Reduction proudly brings to
you the International Conference on Disaster Reduction
(ICDR), a flagship initiative that connects the
corporate world with the disaster mitigation efforts
in the country.
The
first conference, held from 16-18 November in
Mumbai, India, involved all stakeholders: the
governments, civil society, corporate sector,
academic institutions and the community. It advanced
the objectives of the Hyogo Framework of Action
2005-2015 with particular reference to the corporate
sector as a major stakeholder. Several leading
international agencies participated including
UN/ISDR, The World Bank, International Telecommunication
Union, UNCRD, UNOCHA, UNITAR, UNOSAT, Red Cross,
Asian Disaster Reduction Centre and Kyoto University,
apart from the participation of many private sector
companies.
The
corporate sector is a 'key' constituent of the
global economy, society and polity and hence can
significantly reinforce disaster reduction initiatives.
With the 2nd conference theme of 'Mumbai
Declaration and beyond: Public Private Partnership',
we continue with our exploration of corporate
involvement in disaster management. The aim of
this endeavour is to assess the progress made
after the first conference and to take stock of
where do we stand presently and what is the way
forward. ICDR 2006 focusses on the individual
preparedness/ follow-up done at the participants'
end for the commitments made during WCDR 2005.
ICDR 2006 is very topical, and more important
than anything, a follow-up of a global commitment
at a regional level.
This
conference provides a unique opportunity to develop
and nurture on-going relationships with international
experts from around the globe. Involvement can
be direct for companies in the areas of construction
and engineering, power generation and distribution,
energy provision, food processing, textiles, drugs
and pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, insurance,
healthcare, water supply and sanitation, transportation
and many more...
The
conference would be attended by the captains of
the industry, representatives of the UN organisations,
regional countries and local governments, trade
bodies and associations, officials from the concerned
ministries, researchers as well as prominent personalities.
The conference would raise awareness and understanding
of disaster risk within the community and amongst
all stakeholders. This ongoing initiative aims
to translate the earlier commitments into tangible
outcomes.
Visit WCDR
2005 website
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