New information on GRIP

GRIP Semi-Annual Report

GRIP team — 07-05-2007 17:06:24 GMT

Semi-Annual Progress Report is available here.

International Launch of the Global Risk Identification Program

GRIP team — 27-08-2007 17:06:24 GMT

Launch of the Global Risk Identification Program (GRIP) On June 5-7, 2007, the Secretariat for the UN-International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) organized the First Global Platform Forum.

GRIP implements projects in Asia

GRIP team — 27-08-2007 17:06:24 GMT

On June/July 2007, the UNDP's Regional Program for Asia and GRIP co-hosted a Regional Workshop on Sharing Risk Knowledge. This workshop was divided into 2 events: Experiences in Risk Assessment from the Region, Enhancing Application of Disaster Loss Data.

Pakistan's composite Risk Assesment Scoping Workshop

GRIP team — 14-03-2008 17:06:24 GMT

The Government of Pakistan has taken the lead for a National Composite Risk Assessment which is planned to be implemented during the next two years.GRIP will be participating in the upcoming scoping workshop

Data base standards meeting Munich February 28-29

GRIP team — 14-03-2008 17:06:24 GMT

The main objectives of this first meeting were to reach to an common understanding on the conceptual framework regarding data base standards and quality. The meeting was hosted by Munich Ree and took place on February 28-29

Japan Mission March 18-22

GRIP team — 14-03-2008 17:06:24 GMT

A mission to Japan is scheduled for discussions with the Cabinet Office of Japan and other Japanese partners with regards to the GRIP Programme

GRIP Steering committee

GRIP team — 25-03-2008 17:06:24 GMT

The biannual GRIP steering commitee meeting will take place in Panama on April 7. The meeting will link with the Provention Meeting and the GRIP Regional Group Induction meeting on April 11 in Panama City

GRIP Launch in Mozambique

GRIP team — 25-04-2008 17:06:24 GMT

GRIP will be launched in Africa with a first workshop in Maputo on May 7 and 8 in close collaboration with the Government of Mozambique and UNDP

Launch of GRIP Risk Assessment Activities in Mozambique

GRIP team — 02-07-2008 17:06:24 GMT

The Global Risk Identification Program (GRIP) recognizes the need for a sound understanding of risk (magnitude, characteristics, causes, distribution) for the preparation of realistic and effective National Strategies for Disaster Risk Management