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20 May 2015
Not only frequency and intensity of hazards are changing, but the underlying causes of risk, as well. Though uncertainties remain, technological developments have led to an increase in demand of the need to readily access information when making business decisions.
20 May 2015
This presentation introduces DisasterAWARE and its key features as an integrated emergency operations (EMOPS) platform developed by the Pacific Disaster Center. It also explains how the EMOPS application is made freely available to disaster management practitioners around the world to support…
20 May 2015
This presentation discusses the application of innovative and partnership approaches in strengthening disaster resilience. Asian Development Bank's project on “Applying Space-based Technology and Information and Communication Technology to Strengthen Disaster Resilience” is explained in detail. The…
20 May 2015
This presentation discusses the interoperability challenges everyone faces in times of crisis and disaster. It explains how Wave, an innovation of Motorola Solutions, Inc., responds to the challenge by providing effective communication and collaboration through secure, reliable, and real-time voice…
20 May 2015
This presentation discusses the development and launch of “Resilient Cities Connect,” a partnership between the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan Bosai Platform, and the Government of the Netherlands. It shares the goals of the initiative and how the partnership addresses the…
20 May 2015
This presentation introduces R!SE, an alliance between six collaborating communities, with the goal to unlock public-private disaster risk management (DRM) potential. The initiative is created based on the results of a survey seeking to understand why the private sector has not engaged in DRM…
20 May 2015
This presentation explains how Battelle Memorial Institute builds on experiences of the US Department of Energy’s smart grid activities. It also suggests approaches to possible challenges, where communities should work closely together. The Grid Command Distribution tool offered by Battelle…
20 May 2015
This presentation discusses the importance of bringing innovation to markets. It explains how Battelle Memorial Institute, through its creation of a Commercialization Council, has allowed Battelle-managed labs and related affiliates charged with commercialization to share information and coordinate…
20 May 2015
Committed to assisting companies in solving the energy trilemma, energy technology powerhouse DN VGL combines utility experience with technical expertise to serve clients across the entire utility and power system value chain. The company has been working on more than 40 cases in Smart Green Cities…
19 May 2015
Intense city-to-city competition and rapid urbanization are current key city trends. Building infrastructure projects will require the adoption of a transforming perspective that simultaneously develops cities and provides solutions. The establishment of cross-sector partnerships is considered a…