The public and private sectors and the society are interlinked in partnerships that can contribute to disaster and risk reduction, and consequently to poverty eradication and sustainable development as a whole. Efficient solutions for effective disaster reduction and climate change adaptation require the involvement of all stakeholders in the public and private sectors, sharing interests and knowledge, cooperating closely in developing common standards and investing in common solutions.

GRF Davos reflects the necessity to create interaction and involvement of all key players, from line ministries and disaster and risk management authorities to academic institutions, the private sector and the media. Public-private partnerships have to play a substantial role in the context of risk management, vulnerability assessment and disaster reduction.