Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction: supporting international frameworks through science and technology
journal contribution
posted on 2018-05-04, 00:00 authored by Kevin RonanKevin Ronan, M Tofa, M PetalThe recent United Nations (UN) Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), held in Cancun, Mexico from 22-26 May 2017, is the fifth version of a biennial meeting of researchers, practitioners and policymakers. Starting in 2007, the meetings reflect UN-level efforts to
reduce escalating hazards and disaster risks worldwide.