UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geohazards Risk Reduction Section
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The UNESCO Earth Sciences and Geohazards Risk Reduction Section is a specialized unit within UNESCO that advances earth science research, education, and international cooperation to better understand geological processes and reduce risks from geohazards worldwide.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
UNESCO section
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earth sciences program ⓘ geohazards risk reduction program ⓘ |
| alignedWith |
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030
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surface form:
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ⓘ
surface form:
UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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| approach |
capacity building
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education and public awareness ⓘ interdisciplinary collaboration ⓘ policy support ⓘ science-based risk reduction ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
United Nations agencies
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surface form:
UN agencies
UNESCO member states ⓘ international scientific unions ⓘ non-governmental organizations ⓘ research institutes ⓘ universities ⓘ |
| field |
disaster risk reduction
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earth sciences ⓘ geohazards ⓘ geology ⓘ geoscience education ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ |
| focusArea |
climate-related geohazards
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drought and water-related hazards ⓘ earthquake risk ⓘ landslide risk ⓘ tsunami risk ⓘ volcanic risk ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Paris
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surface form:
Paris, France
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| mission |
advance earth science research
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advance geoscience education ⓘ promote international cooperation in earth sciences ⓘ reduce risks from geohazards worldwide ⓘ |
| objective |
build capacity in earth sciences in developing countries
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improve understanding of geological processes ⓘ strengthen scientific basis for disaster risk reduction policies ⓘ support member states in geohazard risk reduction ⓘ |
| organizationType | intergovernmental organization unit ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
UNESCO
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surface form:
UNESCO Natural Sciences Sector
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| partOf | UNESCO ⓘ |
| scope | global ⓘ |
| supportsProgram |
UNESCO Global Geoparks
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UNESCO International Geoscience Programme ⓘ capacity-building workshops in earth sciences ⓘ tsunami and other early warning initiatives ⓘ |
| supportsSDG |
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Sustainable Development Goal 13 ⓘ
surface form:
SDG 13 Climate Action
Sustainable Development Goals ⓘ
surface form:
SDG 4 Quality Education
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