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The Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) works to reduce vulnerability to disasters in a changing climate.

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Rapid, high-resolution screenings enable cheaper, more efficient, and more targeted pre- and post-disaster planning.

Using this data, we can analyze built components to gather clues about blocks, neighborhoods, and cities. ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

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is vulnerable to many natural hazards ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ”ฅ with about 3m people affected by floods and earthquakes alone each year.

Transition to a prevention & preparedness-based approach is urgently needed โ€ผ to withstand the effects of change: wrld.bg/RbJw50S1TML

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๐Ÿซ Protecting children & ensuring the continuation of their education amid challenges posed by is a top priority.

At , we will explore new holistic approaches to investments in physical learning environments. Learn more about our work: wrld.bg/T9Zm50S00s8

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โ“Did you know that 'talanoa' means 'open dialogue' in Pacific Island cultures?

GFDRR supports Fiji ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฏ and Vanuatu ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡บ in using talanoa to include diverse ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ voices in disaster management planning.

Learn more: wrld.bg/8JYr50RWvby

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๐Ÿ—๏ธ How can building regulations mitigate disaster risks around the globe?

At in Japan ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต GFDRR will delve into risk-informed building regulatory frameworks to learn more about how we can proactively reduce disaster risks and foster a more built environment.

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GFDRR believes in the power of ๐Ÿค shared knowledge for effective DRM.

๐Ÿ“Collaborating to refine and replicate strategies across borders, we build stronger ๐Ÿ’ช communities against gender-based violence.

Check out our work on inclusive DRM: wrld.bg/w81X50RWv7O

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๐Ÿ’ฐ Disasters come with a steep price tag. GFDRR helps governments design financial protection strategies and instruments to address these costs.

Delve into our work on disaster risk and insurance before : wrld.bg/ZTU450RU8s3

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Heat waves are intensifying due to climate change. By 2050, over 4bn people will face extreme heat stress.

At , GFDRR's City Resilience Program will show how heat measurement, modeling, and heat action plans can protect urban dwellers. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ†

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Uncertainty about resources, data, and local capacity can impede investments in resilient .

Through targeted knowledge, tools, & operational support, GFDRR integrates risk management across all infrastructure sectors. Learn more: wrld.bg/RIjs50RT5hn

Uncertainty about resources, data, and local capacity can impede investments in resilient #infrastructure. Through targeted knowledge, tools, & operational support, GFDRR integrates #disaster risk management across all infrastructure sectors. Learn more: wrld.bg/RIjs50RT5hn
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change and conflict are exacerbating global risks. By 2030, two-thirds of the worldโ€™s extreme poor are expected to be living in states affected by fragility, conflict, and violence.

Learn about our work on addressing these compounding risks: wrld.bg/keVt50RRBk6

#Climate change and conflict are exacerbating global risks. By 2030, two-thirds of the worldโ€™s extreme poor are expected to be living in states affected by fragility, conflict, and violence. Learn about our work on addressing these compounding risks: wrld.bg/keVt50RRBk6
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A new report forecasts that disaster losses could average around 0.7% of ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 's GDP per year, nearly double the historical average.

With World Bank and GFDRR support, the country is learning from past shocks and charting a path toward wrld.bg/61X850RQQ8B

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๐Ÿ‘‰ Over 340,000 persons with ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฟโ€๐Ÿฆฝ in the Pacific are excluded from planning. The costs of exclusion are immense.

GFDRR promotes inclusive practices to bring diverse ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ voices into disaster risk management.

Learn more: wrld.bg/7tgq50ROCAW

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๐ŸŒฟ Despite growing interest in nature-based solutions, a limited understanding of their benefits has been a roadblock to further uptake. Financing demands creativity, collaboration, and determination.

Learn more about our work on : ๐Ÿ‘‰ wrld.bg/Z8Ew50ROVhi

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๐Ÿก By 2050, 1 billion new dwelling units are expected globally, with many located in risky areas that lack appropriate urban planning.

Learn more about our work in ensuring that built environments are , green, and inclusive: wrld.bg/imy050ROCUv

๐Ÿก By 2050, 1 billion new dwelling units are expected globally, with many located in risky areas that lack appropriate urban planning. Learn more about our work in ensuring that built environments are #resilient, green, and inclusive: wrld.bg/imy050ROCUv
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๐ŸŒŸ Innovation is key to enhancing education infrastructure . At , we will bring together the best minds leading the way with groundbreaking approaches to protect children and their .

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โžก๏ธ Together with ๐Ÿค partners, GFDRR transforms insights into actionable solutions against gender-based violence.

๐Ÿ“By scaling up effective strategies, we enhance inclusive DRM ๐ŸŒ globally.

Learn more: wrld.bg/FWzW50RN03s

โžก๏ธ Together with ๐Ÿค partners, GFDRR transforms insights into actionable solutions against gender-based violence. ๐Ÿ“By scaling up effective strategies, we enhance inclusive DRM ๐ŸŒ globally. Learn more: wrld.bg/FWzW50RN03s #collaboration #inclusiveDRM #UR24
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In Bamako, , increasing flood risk is threatening lives and livelihoods in one of the worldโ€™s fastest-growing cities.

Learn more about how ๐Ÿ“ˆ analytics supported by GFDRR is informing flood risk investment decisions by the national government: wrld.bg/3btU50RFRV2

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Reliable is a critical element of knowledge. But data gaps across top development priorities remain significant. Only 1 in 5 countries has data to report on its climate goals.

Find out more: wrld.bg/8cto50RINty

Reliable #data is a critical element of knowledge. But data gaps across top development priorities remain significant. Only 1 in 5 countries has data to report on its climate goals. Find out more: wrld.bg/8cto50RINty
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30 days to ! Weโ€™re thrilled with the overwhelming number of registrations received. Over six days, weโ€™ll host 120+ sessions on the latest in disaster risk management, with more than 1,000 participants from all around the world. Gear up for a special summer in Himeji!

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In ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ , GFDRR strengthened the resilience of water supply infrastructure by enabling providers to develop comprehensive disaster risk management plans.

Learn more from our Results in Resilience brief: wrld.bg/32pT50RFRrb

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