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Mark your calendars for October 13 because it's time to raise awareness and take action on International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction! This day was established in 1989 by the United Nations General Assembly, with the goal of promoting a global culture of disaster reduction. It's a day to recognize the impact that natural disasters have on communities around the world, and to encourage individuals and organizations to take steps towards prevention and preparedness. We may not be able to control when disasters strike, but we can certainly work towards minimizing their effects. So let's come together and make a positive difference this International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment by UN General Assembly</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction to promote a global culture of disaster reduction, including prevention and preparedness.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Focus on People-Centered Approach</div><div class='timeline-text'>Throughout the 1990s, emphasis was placed on a people-centered preventative approach to disasters, fostering knowledge and resilience in communities globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Implementation of ISDR</div><div class='timeline-text'>In response to a call from the international community, the UN launched the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (ISDR) to coordinate actions to limit risks of natural hazards.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hyogo Framework of Action</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA), a ten-year plan to make the world safer from natural hazards, was adopted by 168 governments at the World Conference on Disaster Reduction.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launch of Sendai Framework</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction was adopted at the Third UN World Conference in Sendai, Japan, setting four priorities for action for the next 15 years.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a disaster preparedness workshop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your community and organize a workshop on how to prepare for natural disasters. Invite experts to share tips and advice on what to do in case of an emergency.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Hold a charity fundraiser for disaster relief</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Raise awareness and funds for disaster relief by hosting a charity event. You can have a bake sale, garage sale, or even a concert to raise money for those affected by natural disasters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a community emergency plan</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Work together with your neighbors and create an emergency plan in case of a natural disaster. This will help ensure everyone's safety and preparedness in the event of an emergency.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with disaster relief organizations</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend the day volunteering with organizations that provide disaster relief. You can help with clean-up efforts, distribute supplies, or offer support to those affected by natural disasters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself on natural disaster prevention</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to educate yourself on natural disaster prevention and ways to minimize their impact. This will not only help keep you safe, but also allow you to share this knowledge with others in your community.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings awareness to natural disasters</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction helps educate people about the various types of natural disasters, their potential impact and how to prepare for them. This is important because many people may not be fully aware of the risks and might not know how to react in such situations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes disaster risk reduction practices</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day encourages individuals, communities and governments to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of natural disasters. This can include building stronger infrastructure, having evacuation plans in place and implementing early warning systems to alert people of potential disasters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It highlights the importance of preparedness and resilience </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Natural disasters can have a devastating impact on individuals, communities and economies. By observing this day, we are reminded of the importance of being prepared for emergencies and working towards building more resilient societies that can better withstand the effects of natural disasters.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Global Economic Losses due to Natural Disasters are on the Rise</h3><p class='facts-content'>Every year, global economic losses due to natural disasters are increasing, driven by climate change and growth in people and assets in areas exposed to disasters.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Unplanned Urbanization Often Increases Disaster Risks</h3><p class='facts-content'>Rapid and unplanned urbanization often leads to precarious homes and urban systems, making cities more prone to earthquakes, floods and other environmental hazards.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ignoring Disaster Risk Reduction can be Expensive Down the Road</h3><p class='facts-content'>Investing in disaster risk reduction (DRR) is much more cost-effective than spending on disaster relief and recovery. Every dollar spent on DRR saves around $7 of disaster aftermath spending.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Women, Elderly and the Young are Most Affected by Natural Disasters</h3><p class='facts-content'>The death toll in women, children and the elderly is much higher than men during disasters, due to their lower ability to cope, limited mobility and dominant cultural norms in many societies.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Insurance Coverage for Natural Disasters is Often Very Low in Countries that Need it Most</h3><p class='facts-content'>Low and lower-middle income countries, which are usually most prone to natural disasters, often have less than 1% of the necessary insurance coverage. By contrast, high-income countries are typically 30% covered.</p></div></div>
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