Are you ready to contribute to the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) with your scientific knowledge?
There is currently a great opportunity for young students and professionals to share their knowledge on DRR and contribute to the science-policy interface during the upcoming UNISDR Science and Technology Conference by attending, submi
This is part of a greater effort by the UN Major Group of Children and Youth supported by the Water Youth Network to co-develop a youth platform to support the integration of science into DRR policy implementation, monitoring and review. This effort is a follow up action from the Children and Youth Forum at the Third World Conference on DRR and the participation of youth in the design of the SFDRR. You can find further information about these outcomes in the following journal publication, short video and final report.
For more information please:
Watch the video prepared by UN Major Group of Children and Youth for the World Congress on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Japan, 2015: UN MGCY WCDRR Closing ceremony video
Read the Annual Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2014/15: UN MGCY Annual Report DRR
Children and youth are not just vulnerable, WE are part of the solution.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ARE AGENTS OF CHANGE!
