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'There is increasing recognition that these two areas share common ground; both are concerned with reducing vulnerability of communities and contributing to sustainable development'...

This year’s celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction in Gambia came shortly after the government has stepped up efforts to this end, with the signing of contracts with four construction companies in the country...

Myanmar, a country prone to natural hazards, has shown positive progress in the areas of early warning, emergency preparedness and responses in recent years. Now, the Government is stepping up cooperation with global and regional partners to reach its long-term target of becoming a disaster resilient country.

'It is critical to engage local communities, especially children and young people for raising, awareness about disasters and improving safety and security of people during emergencies. We encourage parents, teachers and guardians to help their children learn more'...

The annual monsoon season in South East Asia continues to wreak havoc on lives and economies across many parts of the region with Thailand reportedly suffering from the worst floods in 50 years.

'Sixty percent of the population of Laos are aged 25 or under. These young people must be included in disaster preparedness plans. Risk reduction education for children including climate change adaption activities are one way to prepare for disasters,' said UNICEF Representative...

'One of the simplest disaster risk reduction measures we can possibly take is to empower young people and to ensure they are actively involved in disaster risk reduction and part of making their cities and communities resilient'...

'We need to have a positive change of awareness in children’s and young people’s contributions to disaster risk reduction, preparedness and response, particularly at the community level'...

'Experts say these activities show that education could help to reduce the impact of disasters in the region, but say this needs to be more systematic with solid input from governments organising education programmes'...

Two Filipino students reminded the UN community of the importance of the role of youth in disaster risk reduction, not merely as recipients of assistance but also as vital participants...