Câmara Municipal da Amadora

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A Session on Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments at the EFDRR
One of the thematic pillars for the European Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) is accelerating implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

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Voluntary Commitments

The Sendai Framework Commitments (SFVC) online platform serves to incentivize stakeholders to inform the public about their work, to provide a vehicle for sharing commitments and initiatives and for motivation toward the implementation of the Sendai Framework. In turn, UNDRR can monitor and take stock of the progress and impact.

Câmara Municipal da Amadora is involved in the following commitments:

National (or local) - Portugal
Active
Risk Reduction Awareness Program in the Municipality of Amadora
The development of awareness-raising programs to reduce risk is essential for the mobilization and participation of citizens in prevention and mitigation strategies, in order to increase public awareness of the risks existing in the municipality.
National (or local) - Portugal
Active
Senior Academy for Civil Protection: the active role of the elderly in DRR
This project is aimed for senior population who want to collaborate with Amadora Civil Protection. In this project, all the volunteers are trained to acquire disaster risk reduction skills and knowledge to implement and strength a safety culture in the city.
National (or local) - Portugal
Completed
Strengthen leadership, cooperation and participation in disaster risk reduction in the Municipality of Amadora
Strengthening leadership and level of cooperation in DRR among all entities of the city. The objectives are: - consolidation of contingency and emergency plans - encouragement of active citizen participation - better communication and improved public awareness - strengthened early warning systems

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http://www.cm-amadora.pt
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+51-.01-2246752
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+51-.01-2246752