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Dear colleagues,
The United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security
(UNU-EHS) cordially invites you to attend a workshop on workshop “Environmental
and social vulnerability: emerging theory and practice,” on Wednesday the 30th
of August, 2006. The workshop is part of the International Disaster Reduction
Conference to be held next week in Davos, Switzerland (www.davos2006.ch).
The workshop aims to foster dialogue about
•appropriate methods, qualitative and quantitative, to assess vulnerability
•practical experiences in identifying the sources and consequences of
vulnerability, and
•appropriate policies to reduce vulnerability, particularly in developing countries.
The workshop will showcase a spectrum of activities and expertise in
vulnerability assessment and vulnerability reduction. For more information, see
the attached workshop program, or contact Koko Warner [log in to unmask]
Hope to see you in Davos, sincerely,
Koko Warner
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