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Mission

 

The Chair mission is to promote an integrated system of research, training, information and documentation on the Earth Sciences, applied hydrology, hydrogeology, geohazards and risk reduction. It facilitates collaboration between high-level, internationally-recognized researchers and teaching staff of the University and other institutions in Italy, as well as elsewhere in Europe, in Asia and the Pacific and in other regions of the world. 

The specific objectives of this Chair are to:

• develop research and innovation for the prevention and mitigation of geo-hydrological hazards;
• support policies for risk reduction and resilience enhancement;
• foster the protection of cultural heritage threatened by geo-hydrological hazards;
• promote scientific networking and open science, including outreach and capacity development.

These objectives are pursued through a close cooperation with UNESCO on relevant programmes and activities, other UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks, as well as with other higher education institutes.

The Chair contributes to the implementation of the Kyoto Landslide Commitment 2020 , the Sendai Partnership 2015-2025 , launched by the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) and by the International Consortium on Landslides (ICL). The Chair also contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,through the UNESCO International University Cooperation Program, and the Geneva Milestone 2018 (Geneva milestone).