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Natural disasters: how can we improve? [25 May 2010]
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The earth is a hazardous place; natural disasters will continue to happen.
But how can we improve our response to them and ensure this benefits vulnerable communities worldwide in the long-term?
SPEAKERS: Dame Barbara Stocking Chief Executive Oxfam GB and Cameron Sinclair, Founder of Architecture for Humanity. CHAIR: Martin Bell OBE BOOK TICKETS
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Meet our panel of speakers
Read the biographies of confirmed speakers for the Natural disasters event, including Dame Barbara Stocking, Chief Executive of Oxfam GB and Cameron Sinclair, founder of Architecture for Humanity. Chairing the discussion will be Martin Bell OBE.
Who are most vulnearable to natural hazards?
Read how some people are at a far greater risk when natural disasters occur.
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