'Predictable, recurrent, and slow-onset events, such as El Niño, do not need to result in disasters,' said Paola Albrito, Acting SRSG & UNDRR Head, at UN HQ today.

'Partnerships that bring together all actors and help break silo approaches are crucial,' she said.

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Efficient, effective disaster risk management requires strong governance and empowered institutions.

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🚒🌲Here's why #ClimateChange is making wildfires more frequent and more dangerous.

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🌍This is how cities in Africa are learning from one another and creating solutions:

1️⃣ Incorporating traditional knowledge in climate adaptation plans
2️⃣ Empowering local communities
3️⃣ Creating platforms for knowledge-sharing

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Dams, on average, are designed to last around 50-100 years. UN University says many are operating beyond their life design and may need adaptation to a changing climate 🌊 ow.ly/1KYP50PNGyy

SDG 4 calls for quality education - this means reducing risks so that disasters don't disrupt schooling, and educating children on #DRR for #OurResilientFuture .

#DRR day 2024 is all about empowering the next generation for a resilient future.

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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 🕰

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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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#AnticipatoryAction requires knowledge and resources for immediate, targeted intervention.

In Timor-Leste, Climate Centre and Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team 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. 🌟

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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 UN Environment Programme #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.

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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.

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