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Chairman’s StatementFor the fifth time since 2006, the International Disaster and Risk Conference is back in Davos, Switzerland. This biennial gathering of global leading risk and disaster experts builds on the strength of its previous events, and features a broad scope of topics, stakeholders and partners. IDRC Davos 2014 is focused on how science and technology can strengthen the post 2015 framework.

I cordially invite you to participate in this exciting, productive and insightful meeting.

Dr Walter J. Ammann, President GRF Davos

Dr Walter J. Ammann, Chairman IDRC Davos 2014

IDRC, the International Disaster and Risk Conferences and workshops, organised by the Global Risk Forum GRF Davos, are the ideal platform for assessment and dissemination activities, and in particular for networking activities. IDRC is the interface for experts, practitioners and institutions from science, technology, business, politics, and civil society to create transparency and encourage synergies to reduce and manage risks worldwide.

IDRC attempts to find solutions to today’s challenges by managing risks, reducing disasters and adapting to climate change. It helps build stronger ties with adequate public-private partnership models among risk management communities and sectors, enabling a move towards a truly integrative way of thinking about risks and disasters.

5th International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2014‘Integrative Risk Management - The role of science, technology & practice‘

24-28 August 2014Davos, Switzerland

What is IDRC? - The risk interface

DAVOS 2014IDRC 5th

‘From Thoughts to Action’ by closely linking practice, science, policy and decision making in the search for sustainable solutions.

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Programme

Plenary Sessions

Keynote Presentations

17 Special Panels56 Parallel Sessions14 Poster Sessions 2 Public Open Forums

Excursion Side eventsBook launches

• Outcomes of recent International Disaster Risk Management Conferences

• Sovereign Disaster Risk Financing

• Urban Areas and Critical Infrastructures: Resilience is Key

• Future Scenarios of Global Risks: The Social, Health and Humanitarian Dimensions

“Towards a post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction” by Margareta WAHLSTRÖM - Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction - United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction UNISDR

“Why we tend to misjudge risks. Implications of risk perceptions for risk governance”by Ortwin RENN - Professor for Environmental Sociology and Technology Assessment; Dean of the Economic and Social Science Department - University of Stuttgart

“Thinking the impossible: Societal collapse?”by Stephan LECHNER - Director - European Commission Joint Research Centre Institute for the Protection and the Security of the Citizen, Ispra - Italy

“Towards a disaster resilient sustainable development – The importance of DRR in the Sustainable Development Goals post-2015”by Michael GERBER -Ambassador and Swiss Special Representative for Global Sustainable Development - Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency SDC

Incorporating Science and Technology for Disaster Reduction, the Japanese Experienceby Satoru NISHIKAWA - Vice-President, Japan Water Agency (JWA)

“Identifying Risks Using a Long-Term Global Model: Looking for Imbalances”by Barry HUGHES - Director, Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Future

Sunday 24.08 Monday 25.08 Tuesday 26.08 Wednesday 27.08

Welcome Reception

Registration

Plenary I: Outcomes of recent Intern. Conferences Special Panels II

Special Panels I Special Panels III

Plenary II: Swiss Re Sovereign Disaster Risk

Financing

Networking Lunch

Networking Lunch

Networking Lunch

Parallel Sessions 2

Parallel Sessions 3

Parallel Sessions 5

Parallel Sessions 6

Parallel Sessions 7

Parallel Sessions 8

Parallel Sessions 9

Parallel Sessions 10

Thursday 28.08

Keynote Lecture III Keynote Lecture IV Keynote Lecture V

Official Conference Opening Ceremony

• Official Statements • Keynote Addresses • Risk Award

Plenary IV: Future Scenarios of Global

Risks

Networking Lunch

Parallel Sessions 11

Closing Plenary

Plenary III: Urban Areas and

Critical Infrastructures

Parallel Sessions 12

Parallel Sessions 1

Conference Dinner

Poster

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Parallel Sessions 4 Special Panels IV

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Pre- conference meetings

(by invitation only)

Keynote Lecture VII

Programme Overview

Detailed programme available online:https://www.conftool.pro/idrc2014/

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1000 participants from 100 countries

transfer of cutting-edge knowledge

full integration of sectors, disciplines, stakeholders and end users involved in risk reduction and disaster management

‘one-stop-shop’ for latest research

experience & good practice exchange

strategies, models and solutions in Integrative Risk Management

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Registration and Fees

Who should attend?

Regular Admission Fee EUR 780,-

Student Admission Fee EUR 390,-

REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:• access to plenary sessions, parallel sessions and workshops• access to receptions• conference materials and proceedings• coffee breaks and lunches• poster and networking receptions• access to exhibitions

"IDRC Davos is an excellent forum where ideas, concerns, challenges and opportunities can be discussed, shared and

implementable actions developed."Shah, Haresh C.

Professor of Engineering, Emeritus, Stanford University, Founder and Senior Advisor Risk Management Solutions, Inc., Stanford, USA

ExhibitionDuring IDRC Davos 2014 companies, organisations and institutions present their work, institution and mission at an exhibition area. Exhibitors amongst others are: AFAD, Elsevir, ESRI, FAO, GIZ, GRF Davos, IRIDS, Tohoku University, PEDRR, PEP Project, Resilience Guard, RhB Rhaetian Railway, CRSTRA, SwissRe, T3 Risk Management SA, Terrasense AGUNESCO

Few exhibition spots are still available, see:http://idrc.info/partnership/exhibition/

RISK AWARDMunich Re Foundation, GRF Davos and United Nations Secretariat for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) will again award the 2nd RISK AWARD winner (www.risk-award.org) at the 5th IDRC Davos 2014. The RISK AWARD offers €100’000 to a risk reduction project that contributes to increasing people’s resilience to disasters, especially in developing communities which are most at risk.

Actions to reduce risks and facilitate disaster management

IDRC participants represent a wide variety of practitioners involved in Risk and Disaster Management. They include government officials, experts and practitioners, representatives from IGOs, NGOs, the private sector, from scientific and academic institutions covering natural sciences, social sciences, medical, legal or engineering sciences as well as the media and the public.

Register online at: http://idrc.info/registration/

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UNESCO - UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL,

SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION

UNEP - UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME

IDRC Patronage OrganizationsIDRC Davos 2014 is held under the patronage of the following organisations:

UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND RESEARCH (UNITAR)

ILO - International Labour Organisation

IDRC Sponsors

Platinum

Silver

Bronze

Get in touchGlobal Risk Forum GRF DavosPromenade 35CH-7270 DavosSwitzerland

Tel. +41 (81) 414 16 00 Fax.+41 (81) 414 16 10e-mail: info@grforum.orghttp://www.grforum.org

Through its various activities, GRF Davos serves as a centre of knowledge and know-how exchange for the application of timely risk management strategies, tools and practical solutions.

For more information on GRF Davos please visit :

www.grforum.org

The IDRC Conferences are organized by the foundation Global Risk Forum GRF Davos

Davos Congress Centre

IDRC Davos 2014 is successfully conducted due to the grateful support of the following sponsors: