Disasters Conference : Learning from the last 40 years

14 September 2017

Location:

Overseas Development Institute, London

Times:

09.30 - 18.00

Summary:

This one-day conference bringing together scholars and experts from many countries to discuss how studies of disasters have evolved over the past 40 years and the implications for policy and practice.

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As the world continues to face large-scale disasters and crises, it is critical that we review progress in reducing vulnerability and increasing resilience. The conference takes lessons from the past 40 years to re-evaluate current frameworks for prevention and response and draw up a forward-looking agenda for disaster studies.

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