Disaster Risk Reduction

Key Initiative 3.3:

Safeguarding documentary cultural heritage through Disaster Risk Reduction

We will continue developing the Risk Register with members and partners, including Blue Shield (ICBS) and UNESCO, to document library collections at risk or potential risk from natural and man-made crises, conflict or disaster.

In support of this we will build on synergies with the Blue Shield, UNESCO and possible external funders to benefit libraries in areas at risk from, or affected by, natural or man-made disasters. 

We will actively raise awareness within our members and partners about risk mitigation and disaster planning for documentary cultural heritage, particularly through advocating for the importance of incorporating Target 11.4 Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage of the United Nations' Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into national legislation and Development Plans.

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Last update: 17 August 2017