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Jun 2025

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PBV Representative Joins Global Effort to Reduce Risk

PBV member attends the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland United Nations Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), together with the government of Switzerland, is now hosting the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025). This international conference brings together stakeholders working around the globe to discuss important topics related to disasters, challenges, good practices, innovative ideas, and more.  The Global Platform is the global forum where participants take stock of progress, share new knowledge, exchange best practices, and discuss the latest developments and trends in reducing disaster risk. The UN General Assembly recognizes the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as a critical […]

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Mar 2025

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Commemorating a SFDRR: Building Resilience for 2030

Today marks the 10th anniversary of The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the framework outlines seven clear targets and four priorities for action to prevent new and reduce existing disaster risks: (i) Understanding disaster risk; (ii) Strengthening disaster risk governance to manage disaster risk; (iii) Investing in disaster reduction for resilience; and (iv) Enhancing disaster preparedness for effective response, and to “Build Back Better” in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. The Framework was adopted at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Sendai, Japan, on March 18, 2015. Governments, Civil Society Organizations, and International Organizations around […]