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IRP collects news and organizes events to facilitate discussion on resilient recovery and building back better, including the annual International Recovery Forum.

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Geneva
In person
Space and disaster risk reduction: Planning for resilient human settlements
Open informal session of the United Nations Inter-Agency Meeting on Outer Space Activities Towards the fourth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction This event is an interactive forum for Governments, national authorities, United
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Georgetown
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In person
1st Guyana mangrove forum: Restoring and managing mangrove ecosystems in a changing world
The character of the proposed forum programme provides attendees with a unique chance to examine mangrove restoration and management initiatives in the region. Aim The GMRP aims to respond to climate change and to mitigate its effects through the
Meetings and conferences
In person
Community resiliency after sandy: Coastal no adverse impact workshop
The Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) has created a full day workshop designed to provide an approach and tools intended to increase rebuilding resiliency after sandy.
Training event
Bangkok
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In person
9th international training course on GIS for disaster risk management
Course overview Rapid population growth and urbanization combined with extreme climatic events are causing a rapid increase in vulnerability of communities exposed to hazardous events. As a result, disasters are increasingly taking heavy toll of life and
Training event
Bangkok
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In person
43rd regional training course on disaster management
Course objectives: By completing the course, participants should gain a sound grasp of disaster management processes and be able to apply this knowledge to: Identify and assess disaster risks using risk management approached Plan and develop effective
Meetings and conferences
Florida
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In person
The 26th annual national conference on beach preservation technology
Objective: To present the latest in beach preservation technology and real-world practice. To provide a technological transfer from the scientific and engineering community to government officials who make the decisions on coastal projects and policies
Meetings and conferences
Exeter
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In person
International conference on flood resilience
Flooding puts huge pressure on national economies, cities, communities and individuals alike. The short-term impacts may include hundreds of casualties, many displaced people, very serious health problems and enormous damage to property and infrastructure
Meetings and conferences
Bangkok
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In person
Improving disaster risk preparedness in the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) region
This meeting will be held from 20 to 22 February 2012 in Bangkok, as a follow-up activity to the Expert Group Meeting on Geo-reference Disaster Risk Management System in Asia-Pacific Region held from 15 to 17 February 2012 in Bangkok , and also an
Training event
Melbourne
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In person
Disaster risk management (DRM) workshop
Purpose of Workshop / Skills Taught / Methodology The purpose of the DRM workshop is both to develop practical skills for risk management practitioners who are involved in initiatives across the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) spectrum in both
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Phomn Penh
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In person
Disaster risk management (DRM) workshop
Purpose of Workshop / Skills Taught / Methodology The purpose of the DRM workshop is to develop practical skills for risk management practitioners who are involved in initiatives across the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) spectrum, particularly in
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International Recovery Forum

The International Recovery Forum, established in 2005, convenes a broad range of senior policymakers and practitioners to exchange experiences and facilitate discussion on challenges to resilient recovery and opportunities for building back better. It is a forum designed to generate ideas and collaboration through dialogue and debate, sharing of experiences and the latest evidence in disaster recovery. The forum is coordinated annually in Kobe, Japan, by the International Recovery Platform (IRP) Secretariat, in close consultation with the IRP Steering Committee.

The annual forum is organized around themes to address key prevailing priorities and gaps in knowledge and practice for recovery and building back better. The forum’s themes link with the outcomes and lessons emerging from previous IRP Forums and other relevant global events, in order to advance the field. The International Recovery Forum is among the key activities managed by IRP in support of its mandate to share experiences and learning among countries and all relevant stakeholders, explicitly designated in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.

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