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UNISDR Global Platform 2013

The Chair’s Summary of the Fourth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction held 19-23 May 2013 in Geneva, Switzerland is now available in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, French and Arabic (中文, Русский, Español, Français, عربي). Visit the following link to download the translations of the Chair’s Summary: https://www.preventionweb.net/globalplatform/2013/news/view/33306

In addition, the Communiqué of the High-Level Dialogue is also available in  中文, Русский, Español, Français, عربي here: https://www.preventionweb.net/globalplatform/2013/news/view/33281

 

Synthesis Report on Consultations on the Post-2015 Framework on Disaster Risk Reduction (HFA2)

This Synthesis Report provides an overview of the issues emerging to date and provides a basis for continued consultations, including at the Fourth Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction to be held 19-23 May in Geneva. PDF download from Prevention Web

 

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Media

PLOS Currents: Disasters Powerpoint Slide

PLOS Currents Disasters Postcard

 

Blog Posts

• Earthquakes, Cyclones, Tsunamis, Floods and Volcanoes – assessing the human impact of each (April 2013)
• Rapid Dissemination of Reliable Information: Superstorm Sandy (November 2012)
• Announcing PLoS Currents: Disasters (March 2012)

 

Video Resources

Evidence Based Aid: Helping Decision Makers Before and After Natural Disasters

Virginia Murray — Health Protection Agency and Co-ordinating Lead Author, IPCC Special Report