The nomination process for the 2007 UN Sasakawa Award for Disaster Reduction is now open to individuals and institutions from all sectors of society involved in issues related to disaster risk reduction.

As 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the award, the UN/ISDR secretariat will focus its efforts in commemorating this important event. Exceptionally this year, the UN Sasakawa Award selection process begins a year in advance and will remain open until 29 June 2007 to encourage a greater number of applicants from all walks of life. The Award ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 20th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday 10 October, 2007.

Eligibility for the award
The candidate can be an individual or an institution. He/she/it shall have distinguished herself/himself/itself through outstanding and internationally recognized action in the following fields:
a) The implementation, at international or regional level, of activities designed to strengthen people's awareness of disasters triggered by natural hazards;
b) The launching of scientific activities contributing to technological innovation facilitating disaster prediction;
c) The launching of scientific or social activities contributing to the strengthening of disaster risk reduction;
d) The promotion of activities which reduce the economic impact of disasters and contribute to sustainable development;
e) Any other activities recognized as essential in promoting disaster risk reduction (early warning, environmental management, land-use planning, promotion of building codes, awareness-raising, education etc.)

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•Date: 6th July 2006• Region: World •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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