Closing Ceremony

The closing ceremony of the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction was led by representatives from the host country, Montenegro, alongside members of the Secretariat and UN agencies. The ceremony highlighted key outcomes and reflected on the substantial discussions that took place, showcasing shared commitments and innovative strategies to reduce disaster risks. Concluding the event, speakers reaffirmed a unified dedication to fostering a more resilient and safer region, underscoring the importance of continued collaboration and decisive action for a sustainable future across Europe and Central Asia.

List of speakers:

1. Mr Gordon Rattray, Programme Coordinator, European Disability Forum
2. Ms Diego Zorrilla, UN Resident Coordinator a.i. for Montenegro
3. Mr Ricardo Seri, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation in Montenegro
4. Mr Krzysztof Zyman, Executive Secretary, Department on the Reykjavík process and the Environment, EUR-OPA Major Hazards Agreement of the Council of Europe
5. Ms Natalia Alonso Cano, Chief, Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
6. Mr Ljuban Tmusic, Rescue and Protection Directorate, Ministry of Interior of Montenegro