National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction

As the technology advisory staff to the Central Disasters Prevention and Protection Commission, Executive Yuan, NCDR coordinates and collaborates with government sectors for planning, organizing and promoting technology innovation, providing a platform of information service and technology integration, and designing the policies of disaster prevention. In accordance with the Act for the Establishment of the NCDR, NCDR’s primary missions are: ·Promote and conduct activities related to applied research and development on disaster management. ·Facilitate scientific knowledge and technological advantages for practical implementations to benefit the whole society. ·Apply outputs of science and technology to disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness. ·Build up international partnerships to exchange experiences and conduct joint projects. ·Collaborate with domestic research institutes to engage stakeholders’contributions for reducing disaster risk and enhancing emergency preparedness. ·Provide relevant services related to disaster management.