- India reaffirmed its commitment to the Sendai Framework for disaster risk reduction at the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group ministerial meeting in Belem, Brazil.
- The Sendai Framework, adopted in 2015, promotes reducing disaster risks and losses across various domains, including lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure.
- India proposed the establishment of the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during its G-20 presidency in 2023, making it the first of its kind.
- India emphasised five priorities:
- Early warning systems,
- Disaster-resilient infrastructure,
- Financing for disaster risk reduction,
- Resilient recovery
- Nature-based solutions.
- A consensus was reached at the meeting for the first ministerial declaration on disaster risk reduction, with India’s active participation.
| Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030) It is a global UN agreement focused on reducing disaster risks and enhancing resilience to disasters. Adopted in 2015, it replaced the Hyogo Framework and has four main priorities. Understanding Disaster Risk. Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance. Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience. Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response and “Build Back Better”. The framework aims to achieve substantial reductions in disaster losses by minimizing risks to lives, livelihoods and economic assets. |
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