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13 Oct 2022

Women leaders and early warning systems

The primary goal of disaster risk reduction is prevention. But when that is not possible, then it is important to minimize the harm to people, assets and livelihoods through early warning systems.

Tsunami siren warning loudspeakers in Thailand

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11 Oct 2022

Acting early before disasters hit: how business help scale up anticipatory action

To ensure access to early action for all, more needs to be done to scale up the approach, in particular by involving the private sector.

A photo of several women in lab coats and face masks making face masks in a UNDP workshop in Iran.

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12 Oct 2022

Beth Allen - UNDP Boukje Kistemake - UNDP

What if early warning systems are held back by the affordability of early action?

This blog reflects on the implications of structural inequalities for early warning, and in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the affordability of early action for all.

Photo of a woman wearing COVID-19 protective clothing, holding a loudspeaker walking along queuing people in Bangladesh.

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12 Oct 2022

Sára Csapó - UNDP Giordano Margaglio - UNDP

What if early warning is the path to preparedness for the next pandemic?

This blog story presents a scenario in which early warning systems become the path to preparedness for the next pandemic.

Man holding a loud speaker for early warning in Bangladesh.

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10 Oct 2022

Ioana Creitaru - UNDP Beth Allen - UNDP

What if technological innovation is the future of early warning systems?

This blog explores how, in an uncertain world of fast-changing hazards, technological innovation can pave the road to a future where every person is protected by an early warning system.

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05 Oct 2022

Moana Kioa: "I realized I can add value and help as a woman"

“I realized I can add value and help as a woman”. Moana Kioa is the Principal Assistant Secretary for Disaster Risk Management at the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) in Tonga.

Aerial view of floods in a Chinese city, 2017

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19 Sep 2022

Louisa Yasukawa Austyn Campbell

Progress in policy to address disaster displacement in Asia and the Pacific

According to a joint IDMC and ADB report, twelve out of 14 countries have introduced measures to prevent displacement in their policy and legal frameworks.

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18 Aug 2022

Meet 5 inspiring humanitarians working to reduce disaster risk

This World Humanitarian Day UNDRR is celebrating women leaders in disaster risk reduction and humanitarian action, who are working to build resilience in their communities.

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26 Jul 2022

WIN DRR Leadership Awards 2022: Excellence award - Finalists

These women are the 15 finalists for the 2022 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction Excellence Leadership Award, proudly sponsored by SM Prime.