Hold onto your hats, folks — the Asia-Pacific region could see a 40% spike in disasters by 2030, according to a chilling new UN report. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is sounding the alarm, urging governments and communities to \"build resilience, not risk\" as climate threats escalate.
Why It Matters
The warning comes ahead of October's Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in Manila, where leaders will tackle how to fund and implement life-saving strategies. UNDRR's Marco Toscano-Rivalta stressed that current efforts are \"off course\" from global targets set by the 2015 Sendai Framework, a blueprint for disaster planning.
Key Goals for 2024
Boosting funding for disaster prevention
Including marginalized groups in decision-making
Upgrading early warning systems (think tsunami alerts 2.0!)
Philippines Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, chairing the conference, called it a \"make-or-break moment\" to protect communities and ecosystems.
What’s Next?
The clock’s ticking — experts say smarter urban planning, tech-driven solutions, and regional teamwork are crucial. Stay tuned for updates from October’s high-stakes summit!
Asia-Pacific Faces 40% Surge in Disasters by 2030, UN Warns
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is sounding the alarm, urging governments and communities to \"build resilience, not risk\" as climate threats escalate.
UNDRR's Marco Toscano-Rivalta stressed that current efforts are \"off course\" from global targets set by the 2015 Sendai Framework, a blueprint for disaster planning.
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