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The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.
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In the context of the pandemic and infrastructure mismanagement, there are a few things that the local government can do to prevent floods in Chennai.
Preventing illegal construction in at-risk areas of Chennai, combined with the use of digital infrastructure, can make the city more resilient to floods.