Mission
The purpose of the Research Society is to set up preventive protection against disasters, and to further interdisciplinary research to protect human living space against flooding, debris flow, landslides, avalanches and rockfall, as well as anthropogenic (man-made) influences and destruction. As the Society’s name implies, the intention is also to carry out research and pass on information concerning the causes of these events. • To compile and analyse the causes of natural disasters. • To develop preventive, damage-minimizing, protective measures. • To organize international interdisciplinary events (conferences). • To publish the results of scientific work (conference proceedings and brochures). • To constantly pass on the latest results of research to decision-makers in politics, administration, science and the economy. • To bring together international activities and interests. • To further the regular exchange of information and knowledge. • To function as the connecting link between science and practice.
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Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.