Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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🌍 Disasters are not just emergencies — they are development setbacks. But they don’t have to be.

In this urgent and inspiring exchange, Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Kamal Kishore, Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, discuss how disaster risk is deeply tied to poverty, inequality, and sustainable development.

📉 Every disaster pushes vulnerable communities further behind
💡 Risk-informed development protects lives and livelihoods
🏘️ Local communities must lead the way — they know the risks best
🙌 Turning disaster risk reduction into a global movement starts from the ground up

Disaster risk reduction isn’t just about avoiding loss — it’s about unlocking human potential.

Every Day Counts, Act for Resilience Today.
#GP2025 #ActForResilienceToday
Visit the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025: globalplatform.undrr.org