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UNISDR launches a new media handbook to help journalists report disasters through a different lens

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United Nations Deputy Secretary-General says cities 'urgently need protection' from disaster; local government action is crucial

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Scientists make recommendations to better address the science and technical needs of the UNISDR

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Cities emerge top in United Nations-Sasakawa Award competition on innovative disaster risk reduction initiatives

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Panel at World Reconstruction Conference calls for stronger framework to coordinate disaster activities

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Indonesian President recognized as “UNISDR Global Champion for Disaster Risk Reduction” at Global Platform opening ceremony

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President Ivanov of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia calls for a joint global response to growing disaster-related losses

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Finance, insurance, construction sectors announced joint private sector commitment to tackle disaster vulnerability

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to open the latest session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

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Two days until the official opening of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

WMO and partners pilot 'Mobile Weather Alert' for fishermen on Lake Victoria

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Geneva Press Club invites all press to introduce the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

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