The UN/ISDR aims at building disaster resilient communities by promoting increased awareness of the importance of disaster reduction as an integral component of sustainable development, with the goal of reducing human, social, economic and environmental losses due to natural hazards and related technological and environmental disasters. The World Conference on Disaster Reduction which adopted The Hyogo Framework for Action, and the bienniel Global Platform meetings, and campaigns focus the attention of national decision-makers on disaster reduction. The Disaster Reduction Begins in Schools Campaign (2005-2007) in particular highlighted the importance of awareness and risk reduction education. Follow-on activities of the Knowledge and Educat
The UNESCO-led education effort is to encourage changes in behavior that will create a more sustainable future in terms of environmental integrity, economic viability, and a just society. Specific initiatives within this framework, particularly in Asia, address stocktaking and policy advocacy for disaster risk reduction education.
