The Philippines is preparing for the possibility of either a super typhoon or a significant earthquake, often referred to by Filipinos as the “big one.”
While the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation does not directly focus on youth-specific activities, its broader projects and activities support the goals of IDDRR 2024.
As we mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDRR) 2024, UNDP Myanmar reflects on the ongoing need to enhance community resilience and preparedness in the face of increasing climate-induced disasters.
Secretary of the Civil Defense Council Brigadier General Ahmed Abdullah Al Abdullah affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to implementing disaster risk reduction policies and its endeavor to enhance cooperation in this field.
The President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, issued a statement on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
This year, IDDRR 2024 emphasises the crucial role of education in mitigating disaster risks. This interview discusses this important topic with Engineer Marina Morando, Programme Director at the CIMA Research Foundation.
