University College London (UCL)
Mission
UCL is committed to engaging globally with the major issues of our times, and to providing evidence-based solutions to fundamental problems. One mechanism to achieve this is through the Research Grand Challenges, which promote interdisciplinary research, teaching and knowledge exchange across the university.
Disaster Reduction Goal
To lead research, knowledge exchange and advanced teaching in disaster risk reduction in order to positively influence practitioners and decision- and policy-makers.
Policies and Programmes in DRR
MSc in Risk, Disaster and Resilience
MRes in Risk and Disaster Reduction
PGCert in Risk and Disaster Reduction
PG Diploma in Risk and Disaster Reduction
MSc Geophysical Hazards.
MSc in Earthquake Engineering with Disaster Management.
MSc Building and Urban Design in Development.
MSc Environment and Sustainable Development.
MSc Urban Development Planning.
MSc Global Health and Development.
MSc International Child Health.
PGCert Natural Hazards for Insurers.
Doctoral Training Programme in Urban Sustainability and Resilience.
Other activities
To develop effective and responsible research and knowledge exchange partnerships with the third sector, businesses and governments.
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.