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Displaying 4 of about 4 results“Extreme weather events do not need to become disasters,” said Mozambique's President Nyusi on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, at the launch of a joint UNDRR-WMO publication on multi-hazard early warning systems.
The report shows that multi-hazard early warning systems reduce the severity of disasters, allowing early action that prevents…
The aim of the Conference is to converge on the priority requirements for the Southern African region to further accelerate the implementation of Sendai Target G, to substantially increase availability of and access to early warnings. The conference will also take into consideration the gaps identified in the implementation of the Sendai Framework…
The United Nations General Assembly has designated 13 October as the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) to promote a global culture of disaster risk reduction. The 2022 edition takes place during the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework, which will conclude at a High-level Meeting of the General Assembly in May 2023 with a political…
Climate change has accelerated the onslaught of natural hazards, and Africa is particularly vulnerable. 2022 has already seen a torrent of extreme events across the continent, with numerous floods, severe storms, extreme heat and wildfires, drought and famine taking a devastating toll on its people.
But early warning systems can help to protect pe…