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Annexesa2Annex 2Directory: International, regional, national, and specializedorganizations involved in disaster reduction and related issuesThis list contains brief descriptive information and contact details of the academic and research institutions,specialized governmental and non-governmental organizations mentioned in the Global Review.Additional information about the United Nations is listed in Chapter 6.2 "UN agencies and scope ofactivities". The ISDR Secretariat is preparing a more comprehensive directory focusing on internetsources on disaster reduction and related issues. This directory, compiled in a database, will be availableon the ISDR Website www.unisdr.org.aThe ISDR secretariat would be pleased to receive your comments, corrections or additional informationfor future versions.African Center of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD), Niamey, NigerACMAD is the focal point in fostering regional cooperation among the fifty-three African states with the rest of theworld in climate and environmental concerns with regard to sustainable social and economic development. The centercoordinates the activities of the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of these countries.http://205.156.54.206/ia/acmad.htm http://www.acmad.ne/uk/African UnionThe African Union is the successor to the Organization of African Unity launched in Durban, South Africa in July,2002. http://www.africa-union.org/Agence européenne pour le Developpement et la Santé (AEDES)The European Agency for the Development and Health focuses on public health policies, food security and socialprogrammes such as gender policy. http://www.aedes.be/Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), JapanThe National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), is an Independent AdministrativeInstitution under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry . On April, 2001 the new AIST began operations. Itcomprises 15 research institutes previously under the former Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (the formerAIST) in the Ministry of International Trade and the Weights and Measures Training Institute. AIST is Japan’slargest public research organization. http://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.htmlAlliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)AOSIS is a coalition of small island and low-lying coastal countries that share similar development challenges andconcerns about the environment, especially their vulnerability to the adverse effects of global climate change. It functionsprimarily as an ad hoc lobby and negotiating voice for small island developing states (SIDS) within the UnitedNations system. AOSIS has a membership of 43 states and territories, drawn from all oceans and regions of theworld: Africa, Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Pacific and South China Sea. Thirty-seven are members ofthe United Nations, close to 28 percent of developing countries, and 20 percent of the UN’s total membership.Together, SIDS communities constitute some five percent of the global population. Member States of AOSIS worktogether primarily through their New York diplomatic Missions to the United Nations. http://www.sidsnet.org/aosisASEAN Experts Group on Disaster Management (AEGDM)ASEAN cooperation on natural and man-made disasters is coordinated by AEGDM, which was established in 1976,and which meets every two years to discuss and share experiences of the region’s disaster management and mitigationactivities. http://www.adpc.ait.ac.th/pdr-sea/newsletter/issue3/pdr-update.htmlASEAN Regional Forum (ARF)ARF is a regional platform of ASEAN countries and dialogue partners for confidence building and dialogue onregional security concerns. It was established in 1994. It draws together 23 countries which have an impact on or areinvolved in the security of the Asia Pacific region. It comprises the 10 ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia,Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam); the 10 ASEAN dialogue partners(Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia and theUnited States); the one ASEAN observer (Papua New Guinea); as well as the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreaand Mongolia.http://www.dfat.gov.au/arf/arfintro.htmlAsian Development Bank (ADB), Manila, PhilippinesADB is a multilateral development finance institution dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific.http://www.adb.org/343
a2Living with Risk: A global review of disaster reduction initiativesAsian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), Bangkok, ThailandADPC is a regional resource center established in 1986 dedicated to disaster reduction for safer communities and sustainabledevelopment in Asia and the Pacific. It is recognized as an important focal point for promoting disaster awareness and developingcapabilities to foster institutionalized disaster management and mitigation policies. http://www.adpc.ait.ac.th/Asian Disaster Reduction Center (ADRC), Kobe, JapanADRC was established in July 1998 to promote multilateral cooperation for disaster reduction and to network the various playersin the region. It has held annual meetings to network the focal points in governments of its member countries. Its activities focuson information sharing, capacity building and cooperation. It has developed several successful capacity building programmeswith its member countries. www.adrc.or.jpAsian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, ThailandAIT is an international graduate institution of higher learning with a mission to develop highly qualified andcommitted professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and itsintegration into the global economy. http://www.ait.ac.th/Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), SingaporeIts goal is to advance economic dynamism and sense of community within the Asia-Pacific region.APEC has established itself as the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic and technical cooperation.http://www.apecsec.org.sg/Association of Caribbean States (ACS), Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, West IndiesThe Convention Establishing the ACS was signed on 24 July 1994 in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, with the aim of promoting consultation,cooperation and concerted action among all the countries of the Caribbean, comprising 25 Member States and three AssociateMembers. Eight other non-independent Caribbean states are eligible for associate membership. Its current focus is on cooperation intrade, transport, sustainable tourism and natural disasters. http://www.acs-aec.org/Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Bangkok, ThailandThe ASEAN Declaration states that the aims and purposes of the Association are: (i) to accelerate the economic growth, socialprogress and cultural development in the region through joint endeavours in the spirit of equality and partnership in order tostrengthen the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful community of Southeast Asian nations, and (ii) to promote regional peaceand stability through abiding respect for justice and the rule of law in the relationship among countries in the region and adherenceto the principles of the United Nations Charter. http://www.aseansec.org/Auckland Local Authority Hazard Liaison Group, New ZealandIt was established by the Auckland Regional Council to enhance communication between local authorities in hazard managementissues and to facilitate intra-council communication. The Group was set up to recognize the link between hazard mitigation andland use planning, and the need to develop tools in areas to successfully manage risk, and to improve communication between thoseworking in the area of sustainable development and environment management.http://www.ema.gov.au/5virtuallibrary/pdfs/vol16no4/pardy.pdfAustralian Emergency Management Institute (AEMI), Victoria, Australia (See : EMAI)AEMI was an arm of Emergency Management Australia (EMA), which is the federal agency responsible for reducing the impactof natural and man-made disasters on the Australian community. AEMI as a registered training organisation, annually conductinga range of Commonwealth-funded activities designed to improve Australia’s capability to cope with disasters. http://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au/AEMI.htmAustralian Geological Survey Organization (AGSO)Geoscience Australia is the national agency for geoscience research and information. It contributes to enhance economic, social andenvironmental benefits to the community - by providing input for decisions that impact upon resource use, management of the environment,and the safety and well-being of Australians. Its major planned outcomes are: enhanced global attractiveness of Australia’soffshore and onshore exploration, improved resource management and environmental protection, safer communities and transportation.http://www.agso.gov.au/bBenfield Greig Hazard Research Centre (BGHRC), University College London, United KingdomThe BGHRC is an academic research centre which comprises three groups: Geological Hazards, Meteorological and Space Hazards,and Disaster Management. The BGHRC provides a conduit for the transfer of cutting-edge natural hazard and riskresearch, practice, and innovation from the academic environment to the business world and government and international agencies.www.bghrc.comBureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile, Canada(BPIEPC). Also Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP)Its mission is to enhance the safety and security of Canadians in their physical and cyber environment.http://www.ocipep-bpiepc.gc.ca/index.html344
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