Inter-Agency Task Force on Disaster Reduction

Education for disaster risk reduction is an interactive process of mutual learning among people and institutions. It encompasses far more than formal education at schools, universities, and in training courses. It involves the use of traditional wisdom and local knowledge to safeguard against natural hazards as well as the active and informed participation of the mass media.
Knowledge and Education represent one of the Hyogo Framework priorities for action and during the 12th International Strategy for Disaster Reduction’s Inter-Agency Task Force Meeting (IATF/DR) it was agreed that a cluster approach would best combine IATF/DR and partners efforts and achievements on the issue. The work of the cluster has been organized through a phased approach, focusing on identifying the priority themes, sectors and initiatives and critical gaps in relevant areas of the Hyogo Framework.
The cluster is currently formed by the following members based on the actors that provided inputs for the matrix on Commitment and initiatives: ActionAid International, Council of Europe, FAO, IFRC, ITU, ProVention Consortium, UNCRD, UNDP/BCPR, UN/ECE, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNU/EHS, UNV, WMO Regional entities: ADRC, AU, CRED.
The work of the cluster is further enriched by exchanges and feedbacks by a number of national, regional and international actors that have shown an active interest in the subject.

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