The aim of the Fourth Global Platform was to continue the momentum into a durable and sustained effort from all actors (governments, NGOs and civil society, international agencies and organizations, academic and technical institutions, and the private sector) to take shared responsibility in reducing risks and reinforcing resilience in our communities. The Fourth Session was also an opp ortunity to progress and consult over a post-Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA). Managed by the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), the Session took place in Geneva from 19 to 23 May 2013.