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#UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, dedicated to building disaster #resilience and tackling #climatechange through implementation of the Sendai Framework

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What do you know about the history of disaster risk reduction? From the pioneering work of the 1970s to the adoption of the #YokohamaStrategy and the groundwork for the #SendaiFramework 🕰 Take a seat 🛋️ and have a good read 🔎📚
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Stay up to date with the latest from the disaster risk reduction community. ✉️ 🗓️ Daily, weekly, or monthly updates on selected topics – directly to your inbox. 🖱️Subscribe now! ➡️
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Over 50% of the 🌍 population lives in urban areas. This presents a significant challenge as we witness disasters' devastating impact on cities. #WordsIntoAction demonstrates how to reduce disaster risk through land use and urban development planning. ➡️
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Youth Innovation Lab's mural art conveys the significance of data-driven decisions about extreme weather events in Rajapur, Nepal, drawing on children's knowledge and experiences of floods. Learn more ➡️ #OurResilientFuture
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#AnticipatoryAction requires knowledge and resources for immediate, targeted intervention. In Timor-Leste, @RCClimate and @hotosm are working with local partners to fill in geospatial and risk data gaps, providing vital planning information. ➡️
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Millions of people are forced to flee their homes each year because of disasters – those in the least developed countries suffer most. Investing in resilience can help reduce displacement and suffering.
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🌟Nominations are open for the WIN DRR Leadership Awards, including the Rising Star Award – granted to an individual woman who has demonstrated leadership potential early in her disaster risk reduction career. 🌟 Find out more & make your nominations ➡️
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The number and cost of disasters have nearly doubled in 20 years. Adaptation in addressing the climate crisis cannot be neglected any more. The @UNEP #AdaptationGap report is a call to action for all who care about reducing future loss and damage.
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26 Apr, Intnl Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day, reminds us to ensure infrastructure is resilient, to avoid technological hazards like nuclear plant failure. ☢️ More on the Day ➡️ ☢️ More on technological hazards ➡️
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🗞 Get the latest hand-picked selection of #DRR news! Europe's year of extreme weather, earthquakes, heatwaves, at-risk communities and encouraging initiatives. Read the #PreventionWeb editors' picks, only on LinkedIn. 👍 Like, follow & subscribe! ➡️
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Early warning systems must identify imminent hazards, but they also have to ensure that those at risk can receive, understand, and act on the alert. Learn more about women leaders making early warnings more effective and inclusive👇 #EarlyWarningsForAll
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Countries and organisations can implement the Sendai Framework to protect development gains from the risk of disaster. Read more ➡️
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"Disaster economic losses are estimated to be US$250 billion in 2023, with lost economic growth and damages projected to increase to the trillions by 2050," said UNDRR acting head Paola Albrito. "The way to counter this trend is by investing in disaster risk reduction."
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🗓️ Stay up to date with the latest news, knowledge and research in disaster risk reduction! PreventionWeb is the global knowledge platform for disaster risk reduction and resilience and a service of UNDRR. ➡️ #PreventionWeb
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☢️Know your technological hazards: radioactive waste Exposure to large amounts of radioactivity can cause nausea, vomiting, hair loss, diarrhoea, haemorrhage, central nervous system damage, and death. Learn more about technological hazards ▶️
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🌱👉 Mangrove forests, coral reefs, and floodplains are all proven nature-based solutions to reduce disaster risk. They allow to conserve and restore ecosystems, supporting livelihoods. Investing in #DRR saves lives and money ➡️ #NatureBasedSolutions
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What turns a hazard into a disaster? ⚠️
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth. Glaciers are melting, and 2023 saw widespread flooding and droughts . The frequency and severity of extreme events are increasing. Explore the @CopernicusECMWF European State of the Climate 2023 ▶️
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Contribute to the 2024 #DRRday campaign, to inspire and engage children & youth on disaster risk reduction. Share your institution’s good practices in engaging children & youth on disaster resilience. More ➡️ #DRRday #OurResilientFuture
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It pays to invest in #EarlyWarningsForAll : 💵 Spending US$ 800 million on such systems in developing countries would avoid losses of $3-16 billion per year. 👉 #EarlyAction
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