UN- YOUNG SCIENTIST PLATFORM ON DRR
Last month, I participated in the launching of the young scientist platform on disaster risk reduction. The Young Scientists Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction was launched on 28 January, 2016 at the UNISDR Science and Technology Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, during a side event on The Role of Youth in the Application of Science for DRR. Initiated by the UN Major Group for Children and Youth, the platform has been set up to provide a space for young experts from different scientific fields and regions to connect with their colleagues, to widen their knowledge, and to share their expertise. Young scientists can play a crucial role in strengthening the evidence-based implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The platform will help to narrow the gap between disaster risk reduction-related science and policy. Furthermore, it aims to promote capacity building, through mentoring programmes, as well as providing opportunities for young experts to showcase their research and valuable contributions to reducing risk.