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Governance

The institutional structures and processes that drive decision-making and management of DRR programs at regional, national and local level. This theme also includes institutions, legislations, policies and coordination mechanisms such as regional and national platforms.

UN Member States are exploring a legally binding instrument to better protect people before, during, and after disasters.

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Jamaica: Tourism sector must plan strategies to address natural disasters

For small developing countries like Jamaica and most other Caribbean islands the cost of repairs after natural disasters, which have been compounded by climate change, can negatively impact development....

Jamaica Information Service
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Ban urges major effort to spur disaster reduction plans in face of climate change

Without concerted action, we could see natural catastrophes on an unprecedented scale, which could even become threats to international security and inter-State relations warned UN Secretary-General Bang Ki-moon....

United Nations - Headquarters
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Finland: Meteorological Institute to revive early warning system for natural disasters

The development of an early warning system for natural hazards has been re-launched by the Finnish Meteorological Institute....

Helsingin Sanomat
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Schwarzenegger signs legislation to strengthen California's emergency response capabilities

'This year California has already faced a destructive fire season, underscoring the importance of legislation signed today that will help us do even more to prevent these fires from starting in the first place' said California's Governor....

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Bang Ki-moon: 'Let us incorporate disaster reduction needs as key plank of development agenda'

United Nations Secretary-General, Bang Ki-moon, discusses the importance of International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, to be observed next week....

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ESCAP partners with China to help Asia and the Pacific to reduce disaster risk

The regional arm of the United Nations in Asia and the Pacific is teaming up with China to create a disaster risk reduction framework that could help save lives and reduce the damage caused by disasters in the future....

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BC, Canada: Pursuing seismic safety before quake makes sense

'The UNISDR commends BC for beginning to address school seismic safety. We hope to be able to cite its leadership as we work to build a culture of prevention around the world.'...

Vancouver Sun
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Climate change: 'We risk seeing progress reversed'

The Guardian reports on the challenges ahead in implementing measures to adapt to climate change: 'strengthened flood prevention measures, early warning systems and sound building codes...' as stated by Sha Zukang, UN under-secretary general for economic and social affairs....

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