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Introducing the SendaiCommittee for the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

Introducing the Sendai Committee for the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

The Sendai Committee for the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction is the body formed to support the Conference to be held in March 2015. The Committee is mostly made up of representatives of the public and private sectors in Tohoku. It aims to facilitate a successful Conference by running preparatory events in the lead up to the Conference and extending a warm welcome to participants.
It also will support initiatives taken by local Tohoku organizations.


Overview

OrganizationSendai Committee for the UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
EstablishmentApril 17th, 2014
ObjectivesFacilitating a successful Conference by running events and supporting local Tohoku organization initiatives
Roles
  • Fostering a local community environment conducive to the success of the Conference by raising public awareness and supporting projects and events
  • Planning and running projects and events promoting the Conference
  • Sharing information on the appeal of Tohoku and Sendai as tourism destinations
  • Facilitating communication among organizations involved in the Conference
  • Raising funds from the private sector
  • Other roles that facilitate the success of the Conference
ChairMayor of Sendai
Vice ChairsPresident of Tohoku University, Chairman of Tohoku Economic Federation, Chairman of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Tohoku District
Committee officeLocal Preparation Office for the Third World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, General Affairs Bureau, City of Sendai
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