This lauching event is organized by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN/ISDR) and the Environment Center for Arab Towns. It aims at improving cooperation to jointly implement initiatives to support the countries of the region, through supporting scientific and technical cooperation, communication and advocacy, co-organizing regional events and preparation of regional reports.  

dates: 3-5 October 2010  
location: Kuwait, Kuwait  
contact: UNISDR Regional Office for Arab States  
phone: +(2 02) 22665602/3/4  
fax: +(20 2) 22665642  
www: http://www.unisdr.org/english/events/v.php?id=14562