In addition to the secretariat outlined above, ISDR mechanisms include:
t The biennial Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction as the main
global forum continued and concerted emphasis on disaster reduction.
Open to all States and ISDR stakeholders, it serves primarily as a vehicle
to assess progress made in the implementation of the HFA, enhance
awareness of disaster risk reduction, share experiences and learn from
good practice, and also identify remaining gaps and necessary actions
to accelerate national and local implementation.