This conference is aimed at mobilizing efforts of governments, UN organizations, international and regional organizations, private sector and civil society for the prevention of and preparedness for natural disasters, as well as assistance in raising public awareness, promoting best experience and facilitating cooperation. It is expected that the results of the First Asia-Pacific Water Summit, which includes the priority theme “Water Disaster Management,” will be widely discussed at this conference. For more information contact: Secretariat; tel: +992 372217163/64/66; fax: +992 37217165; e-mail: orgcom@icwrdr2008.tj; Internet.  

dates: 27-29 June 2008  
location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan