News release, statements, and updates about the work of our members and partners.
On March 14-18, the 3rd World Conference on DRR will take place in Sendai, Japan. The outcome of the conference will set the stage for the next decade of progress in protecting people from the effects of disasters.
"We are now well beyond the point of asking whether international humanitarian organizations should partner with the private sector. The pertinent question is ‘how do we do it?’ and answering it requires the articulation of clear objectives and the development of strict criteria."