Plenary Speakers at the IDRC Davos 2010
27 May 2010
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GRF Davos as organising committee of the 3rd International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010 is grateful for the contributions and the support of experts and representatives from different fields and various countries from all over the world. A special thanks belongs to all our Plenary Speakers at the IDRC Davos 2010. Thank you for your great commitment. |
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Special Session on "Risk Management in Agriculture"
11 Jun 2010
By Rose Goslinga and Marco Ferroni, Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
Rose Goslinga and Marco Ferroni from Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture have impressively demonstrated their work on implementing a novel weather index based Microinsurance product for maize farmers in parts of Kenya. The insurance agreement is coupled to the purchase of one bag of maize seeds, offered on a commercial basis and coupled with other approaches to control risks. Rose Goslinga further elaborated on how appropriately designed index insurance can contribute significantly to improved food security, livelihood and agricultural sustainability.
IDRC Davos 2010 - some preliminary outcomes
06 Jul 2010
The International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010 with its motto “Risk, Disasters, Crisis and Global Change – From Threats to Sustainable Opportunities” was a milestone toward the integration of the ever more complex and interwoven portfolio of risk, security and disaster related topics, themes and trends as addressed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in his message to IDRC Davos 2010.
At IDRC Davos 2010 some 850 conference participants from 100 countries all over the world have gathered in a unique setting and atmosphere. High-ranking delegations from The Gambia, Uganda, Republic of the Congo, from the I.R.Iran, from India, P.R. China, and Indonesia participated.>>> Find the detailed IDRC Davos 2010 participants list here and read more about IDRC Davos 2010
IDRC 2010 Sessions Online TV Channel
27 May 2010
The IDRC Davos 2010 TV Channel broadcasts
- Plenary Sessions recorded live at IDRC Davos 2010
- Red Chair Statements
- Video Statements
Plenary Speakers at IDRC Davos 2010
04 May 2010
GRF Davos is proud to present the names of the plenary speakers at the IDRC Davos 2010. For detailed information, click on the pictures below:
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Abrahams Jonathan
Coordinator, Risk Reduction & Emergency Preparedness Health Action in Crises, World Health Organization
Admiral Stavridis James G
Supreme Allied Commander, Europe
Commander, United States European Command
Afdjei Ali
Emergency Physician/ Disaster Medicine and Sport Medicine, France
Burger Patrice
Executive Director CARI, France
Chomilier Bernard
Head of Logistics Development Unit World Food Program
Du Bois-Reymond Alard
Director Federal Office for Migration, Switzerland
Fust Walter
Ambassador, Switzerland
Ecweru Musa Francis
Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Prepardeness & Refugees, Uganda
Giardini Domenico
Director Swiss Seismological Service, Zurich
Gnacadja Luc
Executive Director UNCCD
Go Delfin Sia
Lead Economist, Development Prospects Group Worldbank
Haddad Lawrence
Director Institute of Development Studies, United Kingdom
Haemmerli Bernhard
Professor in Lucerne and Gjovic
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Halbheer Roger
Chief Security Advisor (EMEA) Microsoft , Switzerland
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Haller Matthias
President Foundation Risk-Dialogue , Switzerland
Hattotuwa Sanjana
Special Advisor to ICT4Peace Foundation, Sri Lanka
Hays Walter
Earthquake Specialist, USA
Jaeger Carlo
Professor for Economy, PIK Potsdam, Germany
Jansen Roland A.
CEO Mother Earth Investments AG, Switzerland
Kamga Rameline
Financial Consultant to the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Congo, Congo
Liu Shufeng
President of Baofeng County, China
Liu Yanhua
Counsellor, Counsellor’s Office of the State Council of P. R. China
Labbi Abdel
Research Manager IBM, Switzerland
Lokuji Alfred
Associate Professor Management Sciences, Sudan
Mascarenhas Adolfo
Tanzania Professor and Founder Director of the Institute of Resource
Assessment, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Michel Hans Peter
Mayor of the city of Davos, Switzerland
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Mutagamba Maria
Minister for Water and Environment, Uganda
Molin Valdes Helena
Deputy Director UN-ISDR
Murray Virginia
Professor Virginia Murray, FFPH, FRCP, FFOM, FRCPath
Consultant Medical Toxicologist and Environmental Public Health
Visiting Professor in Health Protection, King’s College
Niebergall Hans J.
Attorney, Germany
Nida-Ruemelin Julian
Professor, University of Munich, Germany
Nielsen Dag
Senior Advisor, Member of the Advisory Board, ICT for Peace Foundation
Nyaba Peter Advok
Federal Minister Higher Education, Sudan
Pasztor Janos
Director of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Change Support Team and Director-designate of the SG’s High Level Panel on Development and Climate Change
Pickl Stefan
Chair for Operations Research, COMTESSA Department of Computer Science,Germany
CEO Mahindra Special Services Group, India
Rahman Saifur
Professor, Virginia Tech, USA
Rahmstorf Stefan
Professor Potsdam University, Germany
Razavi Khadija-Catherine
Executive Director of Center for Sustainable Development (CENESTA), Iran
Reij Chris
Professor University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Renn Ortwin
Chair of Environmental Sociology and Technology Assessment , Germany
Rouhban Badaoui
Director Section for Disaster Reduction UNESCO, France
Sabandar William
Special Envoy, Myanmar
Saroj Kumar Jha
Program Manager, Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery, USA
Schaar Johan
Director Commission on Climate Change and Development, Sweden
Schierholz Ragnar
Principal Scientist ABB, Switzerland
Schmid Martin
Head of Departement Finance and Communities, Canton of Grisons, Switzerland
Schuster Rudy
Chief of the Policy Analysis and Science Assistance Branch (PASA), United States Geological Survey
Schwarz Franziska
Director and Head of International Relations at the Federal Office for Professional Education and Technology (OPET)
Shah Haresh
Professor of Engineering, Emeritus Stanford University, USA
Shi Peijun
Professor Beijing Normal University, China
Taylor Bron
Professor University of Florida, USA
Thomas-Fritz Anisya
Co-Founder Fritz Institute, USA
Thummarukudy Muralee
Emergency Management Expert, India
Villacis Carlos
Coordinator Global Risk Identification Programme GRIP, UNDP
Wang Shaoyu
Professor Harbin Institute of Technology HIT, China
Willhaus Martin
Managing Director Kuehne Foundation, Switzerland
Ban Ki Moon's Message to the IDRC Davos 2010 audience
15 Jun 2010
UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, well known in Davos, he already visited the 2009 Refugee Run conducted by GRF Davos, could unfortunately not attend the 3rd International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010 in person. Still, he used the opportunity to adress a message to the over 800 IDRC participants from politics, science, business, IGO's and NGO's. In his written message he in particular emphasized the importance of acting now. The year 2010, should be the year of action. At the UN General Assembly meeting in September in New York and at the COP 16 in December in Cancun finally decisions should be made that lead to concrete measures to achieve the MDGs and the reduction of climate change impacts.
Ban Ki Moon's written message was read by Sarah Evenson, IDRC Davos 2010 volunteer. >>> Read Ban Ki Moon's complete statement here.
IDRC Davos 2010 - Major Conference Outcomes
06 Aug 2010
The International Disaster and Risk Conference IDRC Davos 2010 with its motto “Risk, Disasters, Crisis and Global Change – From Threats to Sustainable Opportunities” was a milestone toward the integration of the ever more complex and interwoven portfolio of risk, security and disaster related topics, themes and trends as addressed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon in his message to IDRC Davos 2010.
The this years Interenational Disaster and Risk Conference once more was dedicated to GRF Davos' overall credo " From Thoughts to Action".Problems of risk and disaster science, risk prevention, resilience, disaster preparedness, risk management and governance were discussed within the context of sustainable development and global change. >>> Read the Major Conference Outcomes here
The IDRC Davos 2010 Conference Programme is evolving
05 Mar 2010
We would like to thank all the contributors to the IDRC Davos 2010 and are very happy to announce that the IDRC Davos 2010 Programme is evolving. Currently the IDRC Davos 2010 consists of 13 Plenary Sessions; a total of 279 Presentations will be presented in 54 Parallel Sessions; 179 Poster Presentations will be displayed and discussed in 18 thematic clusters; a total of 24 Special Sessions will also contribute to the IDRC Davos 2010. Prior and after the main conference days 30 May - 03 June 2010, 22 Workshops and 5 Training Sessions will provide participants with further knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. Please find more detailed information on the preliminary state of the conference programme here. Below you will find a map displaying the contributing countries of the IDRC2010.
The IDRC Organising Committee is very excited about the promising agenda and the worldwide contributions. Please do not hesitate to contact us for comments and questions.
Contributing Countries to IDRC Davos 2010
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IDRC Davos 2010 - 30 May to 3 June 2010
24 Feb 2010
Future risk management solutions will undoubtedly involve a mix of approaches, from state-of-the art technology to forward-thinking policy making and wise institutional governance. Experts from all over the world are invited to submit abstracts and contribute to the unique, interdisciplinary dialogue in Davos. The underlying perspective of IDRC Davos 2010 is global, but with a particular focus on similarities and differences between regions of the world, representing various phases of development, political systems, and societal and environmental conditions.
This international conference aims at: an audience of academics and researchers, policy and decision makers, practitioners and experts from private sectors.
First IDRC Risk Award announced at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
13 May 2011
The first IDRC Risk Award was announced on Friday,13 May 2011 at the closing ceremony of the Third Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Particularly concerned by the accumulation of risks resulting from population growth, environmental and climate change, the awards partners will give priority to projects that focus on improving infrastructure and technical systems at grassroots level that are at immediate risks when disaster happen. For the first time, Munich Re Foundation, the Global Risk Forum and United Nations secretariat for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) join forces and offer €100,000 to a risk reduction project that will contribute to increasing people’s resilience to disasters, especially in developing communities which are most at risk.
The Award is not only supporting operational projects on a grassroot level-exposin the Award into the public also helps to raise awareness for the important issue of Disaster Risk Management. >>>read more
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