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With the theme of "Better City, Better Life" the Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction, which is associated with the Shanghai Expo 2010, will be held from 28-30 July 2010 at the Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center in Shanghai, China.

EMI's current project in Mumbai India, Disaster Risk Reduction in Greater Mumbai which aims to establish a Disaster Risk Management Master Plan (DRMMP) in the Indian Metropolis, will be presented by Mr. Swadheen Kshatriya, Municipal Commissioner of Mumbai. Also presenting will be Mr. Jom Daclan who will give a presentation on "Risk and Policy Indicator for Local Governments."

The forum aims to:

1. Promote an exchange of practical knowledge related to disaster risk reduction, including preparedness, rehabilitation and reconstruction of urban areas.
2. Facilitate knowledge and information exchange between cities and departments in China and their international homologues in the area of disaster risk reduction.
3. Foster new multi-stakeholder partnerships - between community groups, local and national authorities, and public-private sectors - aimed to reduce disaster risk at sub-national levels.

It will bring together local authorities from all over the globe as well as officials from international organizations. It will serve to advance knowledge and information sharing based on innovative practices and experience in disaster risk reduction with a view to foster partnership development, particularly between local and national governments, civil society and community based organizations.

For more information regarding the Forum please visit this page.