Global Risk Forum Davos

Unverified non-profit organisation

Global Risk Forum (GRF) Davos is a partnership between key players involved in risk management strategies, from line ministries and disaster and risk management authorities to academic institutions, the private sector and the media.

The organisation acts as a centre of knowledge and know-how exchange for the application of contemporary risk management strategies, tools and practical solutions that can help to reduce vulnerability for all types of risks and disasters for the worldwide community on a sustainable basis.

The main goals of GRF Davos are:

  • To bridge the gap between science and practice
  • To promote the worldwide exchange of know-how and experience
  • To target solutions and promote good practice in integral risk management and climate change adaptation for an improved understanding, assessment and management of disasters and risks that affect human safety, security, health, the environment, critical infrastructures, the economy and society at large
  • To provide and manage a network for decision-makers, practitioners and experts from politics, government, IGOs, business, science, NGOs, media and the public

Website

http://www.grforum.org

Year established

2008

About this organisation

Partnership types

Standards and guidelines development; Provision of services / personnel

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Switzerland

Global issues

Disasters and humanitarian affairs