UN urges Asia-Pacific nations to boost disaster prevention investments
Summary: A U.N. official has urged Asia-Pacific countries to increase investments in disaster prevention and mitigation. He warned that rising disaster risks, including severe storms, threaten lives and economic progress in the region.
At a conference in Manila, U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Kamal Kishore emphasized the need for regular funding in national budgets for disaster risk reduction. He noted that such investments have reduced mortality rates during disasters.
Discussions at the conference included improving disaster-warning systems and building resilient infrastructure. The Philippines, prone to typhoons and earthquakes, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing these challenges.
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