India plays key role in Disaster Risk Reduction declaration

Dr PK Mishra highlighted India’s progress in reducing disaster risks

IH News Desk

GLOBAL, November 02, 2024: A high-level Indian Delegation led by Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Dr PK Mishra attended the G-20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Ministerial Meeting at Belem in Brazil from October 30th to November 1. The delegation played a key role in finalising the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR).

Dr Mishra highlighted India's progress in reducing disaster risks and emphasized the importance of proactive approaches to DRR, focusing on priorities such as early warning systems, disaster-resilient infrastructure, DRR financing, resilient recovery and nature-based solutions.

He also discussed India's global initiative, the Coalition for Disaster Resilience Infrastructure (CDRI). The Indian Delegation engaged in various meetings and reiterated India's commitment to enhancing disaster resilience globally through international collaboration.

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