(Closed call) Call for expression of interest for hosting Marketplace booths at the Europe & Central Asia Regional Platform for DRR 2024

Marketplace booths
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This call is now closed.

 

The Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction invites all stakeholders to submit applications for booth spaces at the Marketplace by 31 July 2024. 

The Marketplace booths present a unique opportunity for organizations to showcase their projects, tools, and initiatives related to disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience building. The Marketplace is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among DRR stakeholders. 

Apply for a marketplace booth to:

  • Highlight innovative DRR projects, tools, and initiatives.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange and networking among DRR practitioners.
  • Promote stakeholder-engagement in DRR initiatives.

Eligibility

Organizations involved in DRR projects and initiatives are eligible to apply. We invite different stakeholders and participants, including Member States, Parliamentarians, Local Governments, United Nations system entities, Intergovernmental Organizations, Major Groups and other Stakeholders.

Selection Criteria

The Regional Platform Secretariat, consisting of representatives from UNDRR, the Government of Montenegro, the European Commission, and the Council of Europe, will review and select the booth owners.

  • Relevance: Alignment with Sendai Framework goals and priorities.
  • Geographical Balance: Representation from diverse regions.
  • Innovation: Novel approaches and solutions in DRR.
  • Impact: Demonstrated or potential positive impact on DRR

Responsibilities of Booth Owners

  • Booth owners must secure a representative to be present at the booth throughout the duration of the conference. Additionally, representative should arrive the day before the Conference – 5 November 2024. Representatives should be knowledgeable about the project, tool, or initiative presented, and capable of engaging with attendees.
  • While the event organizers will be responsible for building and dismantling the structure of the booth, booth owners are responsible for the setup, maintenance and removal of their materials from their booth as well as encouraged to actively engage with conference attendees.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted through this LINK by 31 July 2024. Successful applicants will be notified by 6 September 2024.

For inquiries, please contact [email protected] 

We look forward to your participation and contribution to advancing DRR efforts in the region.
 

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Marketplace Open Call 0.3 MB, PDF, English

Document links last validated on: 26 June 2024

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