The Global Platform for Disaster Reduction was established in 2007 as a biennial forum for information exchange, discussion of latest development and knowledge and partnership building across sectors, with the goal to improve implementation of disaster risk reduction through better communication and coordination amongst stakeholders.

UNESCO: Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation

The need to mobilize knowledge from several disciplines is particularly apparent in the field of disaster risk reduction.

UNESCO: EDUCATION

They also want people with a good mix of industrial engineering knowledge and command of supply chains for efficiency, cost savings and risk reduction.

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Science, engineering and technology (SET) drives sustainable social and economic Development and is vital in addressing basic human needs including poverty reduction, emergency and disaster prevention, response and reconstruction, bridging the knowledge divide and promoting intercultural cooperation.

UNESCO: Technology and Engineering for Development