Republic of Korea: International Day for Disaster Reduction - Q&A

International Day for Disaster Reduction 2015 highlights the value of traditional, indigenous and local knowledge. In the Republic of Korea, the International Day will celebrate the theme 'Knowledge for Life' by highlighting how local know-how builds safer and more resilient communities. Korean municipalities are among the most active in UNISDR's global Making Cities Resilient campaign. Their leadership is an excellent example of how local knowledge is being used to strengthen disaster resilience for the benefit of citizens.

The event in Korea is being hosted by the International Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) at its G-Tower headquarters in Songdo. The main theme will be a Q&A for school children, students and the general public from the Incheon and Seoul region. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Disaster Risk Reduction, Ms. Margareta Wahlström, will be the principal guest.