UNISDR has launched the official Call for Papers to contribute to the UN Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019 (GAR19). This flagship report is a vehicle to show-case Member States progress towards the implementation of the Sendai Framework, to assess global risk trends, and to present innovative research and knowledge to enhance understanding of disaster risk in all its dimensions, thereby supporting risk reduction efforts.
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A new Australian Senate report warns that climate change has broad security implications, both domestically and internationally. The report emphasises the risks posed by rising sea levels and an increase in the frequency and intensity of environmental stress, as well as Australia's vulnerability to climate change. Defense will need to adapt its functions accordingly.
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The Philippines has urged fellow ASEAN states to create a region-wide database on disaster risk management, which would allow the sharing of information on mitigating the effects of climate change and guarantee timely assistance during calamities. This request is in conjunction with other DRR efforts, including reinsurance and digitization of government assets.
