Economic Cooperation Organization · Specialized regional center in Mashhad, I.R. of Iran
Eco Regional Center for Risk Management of Natural Disasters (ECO-RCRM)

Titles/Function

Functions and responsibilities of the Center.

  • Promote regional disaster surveillance and early warning: regional standards for data quality, exchange of data and products, seasonal and long-term climate forecasting.
  • Strengthen national capacities through seminars, workshops and training courses.
  • Provide technical assistance in research, especially satellite and radar applications.
  • Exchange information, knowledge, best practices and experts.
  • Develop cooperation with relevant international bodies.
  • Facilitate policy dialogue and regional strategies for disaster risk reduction.