23 September 2005

2005 UN Sasakawa Award recognises regional efforts in disaster reduction

Source(s): United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)

The UN Sasakawa Award Jury named Mr. Chimeddorj Batchulluun of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the Government of Mongolia as the 2005 Laureate for his efforts in raising awareness about the impact of the Dzud on pastoral livestock.