Report of the World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

At its 5th plenary meeting, on 27 May 1994, the Conference adopted the Yokohama Strategy for a Safer World: Guidelines for Natural Disaster Prevention, Preparedness and Mitigation, containing the Principles, the Strategy and the Plan of Action, as well as the Yokohama Message (resolution 1). It also adopted a resolution expressing gratitude to the people and Government of Japan and the City of Yokohama (resolution 2) and a resolution concerning the credentials of representatives to the Conference (resolution 3). The Conference also adopted a decision on accreditation of non-governmental organizations for participation in the Conference.