Disasters & Humanitarian Relief
Disaster risk reduction is a cross-cutting issue in the context of sustainable development. This section covers activities aimed at reducing disaster risk and increasing resilience to natural hazards in different development sectors, which has multiplier effects and is projected to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs. Disaster risk reduction relates to target 13.1 (Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries) and Goal 11 (Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable), among others.
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SEE MOREResponding to Global Shocks: UNSG’s Emergency Platform
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Environmental Law Programme to Identify Priorities for Legal Responses
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Events
SEE MOREUNGA High-level Meeting to Address Existential Threats Posed by Sea Level Rise
25 September 2024
New York City, US
12th International Conference on Sustainable Development
19-20 September 2024
New York City, US
World Humanitarian Day 2024
19 August 2024
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World Refugee Day 2024
20 June 2024
worldwide
ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2024
19-21 June 2024
New York City, US
UNGA Thematic Event on the El Niño Phenomenon
30 April 2024
New York City, US