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Introduction

MIKTA is a diverse and cross-regional grouping of powers that brings together Mexico, Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia. Given the growing challenges our planet is faced with, including disasters from droughts, desertification, loss of biodiversity, food shortages, water scarcity, wildfires, and sea-level rise, MIKTA has reiterated its commitment to investing more in research, innovation and infrastructure to strengthen environmental sustainability, adaptation, and resilience against the adverse effects of climate change and disaster risks. In line with this commitment, MIKTA undertakes a joint advocacy campaign highlighting the triple benefits of investing in prevention to accelerate disaster risk reduction, protect development gains and build resilient communities.

The campaign promotes diverse local and regional examples of efforts by the MIKTA members to strengthen disaster risk resilience through investing in prevention. Through sharing of experiences and good practice, the campaign aims to strengthen global adaptation and resilience efforts and build global consensus around the need to accelerate disaster risk reduction efforts.
 

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A Ponghang City fumigator truck is conducting COVID-19 disinfection in the city of Ocheon-eup in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on the afternoon of March 16, 2020.
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A strategic response to disasters: Three mini-stories from the Republic of Korea

The Republic of Korea’s disaster risk reduction strategy calls for immediate, coordinated response, followed up by ongoing oversight by a dedicated team at the appropriate level of government. Three examples show how this strategy has been activated.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Istanbul, Turkey
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How national level strategies contribute to earthquake risk management in Türkiye: The National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan (UDSEP-2023)

Strategic planning for disasters is an important pillar of strengthening disaster risk reduction. Strategic approaches provide some basic advantages.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
multi-racial group of young people gathering outside in the city.
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Inclusive disaster risk reduction starts early: Supporting disaster resilient young people in Australia

All community voices must be heard as part of disaster planning and resilience building processes – including young people. In 2020, up to 7.91 million children and young people lived in Australia, approximately 31 per cent of the population.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
A busy street in the heart of Seoul in South Korea.
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Prevention-centric disaster and safety management systems of the Republic of Korea

The Republic of Korea has experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth since the 1960s, becoming a highly urbanized and densely populated country with a complex and diversified social structure.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Two Mexican women walking in front of a yellow wall.
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Mexico´s national strategy for resilient communities

Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have jointly developed a National Strategy for Resilient Communities.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Members of Baduy community must strictly follow the pikukuh when constructing a house.
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Local wisdom for disaster prevention and mitigation: The “Pikukuh” regulations within the West Javanese Baduy community in Indonesia

As a disaster-prone country, Indonesia has long been familiar with natural hazards. Even before advanced technology arrived, our Indonesian ancestors developed their own ways to prevent and mitigate disasters – and to live in harmony with natural hazards.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Mexico City.
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Mexico: The National Risk Atlas and its potential for disaster risk reduction

The National Risk Atlas (NRA) is an information system that allows the identification of hazards caused by natural and man-made phenomena that could impact Mexico, as well as risk scenarios to which the population could be exposed.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Two construction workers looking at a printed plan and building that is currently being built.
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Türkiye: Building resilience against earthquakes

Türkiye’s recently revised Seismic Hazard Map and Building Earthquake Code are two important tools for DRR. An activity to reduce losses from earthquakes is the completion of technical regulations with strong implementation and regular updates.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
Areal view of rice terraces in the jungle in Indonesia.
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Disaster prevention and mitigation through vegetation: Indonesia’s experience

Indonesia is familiar with various kinds of hazard. As it is located within the ring of fire, it faces a constant risk of earthquakes and tsunamis. Heavy rainfalls persist for almost half of the year, provoking risks of floods and landslides.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia
This image shows the two flags of Australia and Indonesia next to each other in front of blurred green nature.
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Australia & Indonesia: Strong partners building regional resilience

As strategic partners and neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia and Indonesia share a strong bond. We have faced and stood in lock step with each other through disasters, including the 2004 Tsunami and Australia’s bushfires of 2020.
Mexico, Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Türkiye and Australia

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