Technology plays an integral part in resilience building, says UNDRR head @Kamal-Kishore. More can and should be done to leverage the latest technologies, including advances such as artificial intelligence, big data, and remote sensor technologies. These three areas can especially benefit: ✅ Understanding of disaster risks. ✅ Strengthening early warning systems. ✅ Enhancing preparedness for disaster response and recovery. ➡️ https://ow.ly/NLNa50Ti1Pz
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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At the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), we're dedicated to helping countries and communities lower risk and raise resilience in the face of natural and human-induced hazards. Our work is guided by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, a 15-year agreement adopted by the international community in 2015, which was the first building block of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Beschäftigte von United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
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Ryan Bank
Global Managing Director of the GIC
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Mathieu Verougstraete
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Adam Fysh
Programme Management Officer - Risk Analysis and Reporting at UNDRR
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Tanguy Thomas
IT Expert (software developer, project manager) specialized in secured data-driven web applications (WCMS, RMS, DMS, DPS) skilled in Java, .Net…
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👉 Wildfire smoke harms human, ecosystem and crop health. 👉 Wildfire emissions cross borders and entire continents. 👉 Action against air pollution and climate change is win-win solution. 📄 Explore the latest World Meteorological Organization Air Quality and Climate Bulletin 👇
🌍 Tiny solid and liquid particles in the atmosphere, called aerosols, include windblown dust, sea salts, volcanic ash, wildfire smoke, and industrial pollution. 🌀 Depending on their size, type, and location, aerosols can either cool or warm the Earth's surface, help or hinder cloud formation, and some can harm human health when inhaled. 🛰️ These maps show average monthly aerosol amounts globally, based on NASA's Terra satellite data. Aerosol optical thickness indicates how much particles affect visibility, ranging from clear skies (less than 0.1) to very hazy conditions (1 or more). 📄 Discover more in the latest WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin: https://lnkd.in/eRNA5Ye6
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Air pollution can result from hazards like wildfire - and it is a hazard in its own right. Here are some hidden costs of ignoring air pollution, from United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS). 👇 #WorldCleanAirDay #CleanAirNow
Today is #WorldCleanAirDay! 99% of us breathe polluted air. We can't take it anymore. We need everyone, from governments and corporations to civil society and individuals, to invest in #CleanAirNow. https://lnkd.in/d6au53C
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⚠️Today, 7 September, is #WorldCleanAirDay. A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution is having a spiralling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture – and these risks easily spread across borders. 🔥🌎In a hotter, drier world, wildfires are on the rise – and their smoke can travel thousands of kilometers, affecting air quality in other countries. Poor air quality is itself a hazard, causing respiratory and other diseases, environmental degradation, and economic impacts. We need to work together to reduce disaster risks that quickly spread from one country to another – by building resilience and taking urgent #ClimateAction! ➡️ https://ow.ly/cWIA50ThrwZ #CleanAirNow
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🌊 By 2100, sea levels are expected to rise between 0.6 and 1.1 meters. This could overwhelm seaports' current defences, leading to flooding and disruptions across global supply chains. With maritime trade predicted to triple by 2050, the world most urgently scale up investments in climate adaptation and resilience for critical coastal infrastructure. #act4resilience Read more in the 2023 Global Assessment Report ➡️ https://ow.ly/KRgo50Tfp98
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💡 This week our #DRRquiz tests your knowledge of what causes disasters, 🍦 free ice creams... and pineapple on pizzas! 🍕
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🎨 Calling all young artists across Africa! 🌍 In celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024, we’re excited to announce the Youth Art Competition under the theme: "Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future." 🎨 Whether you’re an amateur or professional, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and raise awareness on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). 📅 Key Details: Theme: "Empowering the Next Generation for a Resilient Future: A Creative Response to Disaster Risk" Who can apply? Young individuals aged 18-35 across Africa. Deadline: Submit by 13 September 2024 Reward: The overall winner will receive an invitation (with travel and accommodation covered) to attend the Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Windhoek, Namibia (21-24 October 2024). Top 30 entries will have their work featured at this prestigious event! 🎨 Accepted Art Forms: Photography 📸 Video 🎥 Painting/Drawing 🎨 Sculpture 🗿 Submit your art and help us raise awareness for a resilient future! 🌍 Let your creative voice be part of the solution. 🔗 https://ow.ly/l2r150Tgfjl Organized by: Africa Youth Advisory Board on Disaster Risk Reduction (AYAB), Stakeholder Engagement Mechanism (SEM), and UNDRR. #YouthArt #DisasterRiskReduction #DRR #IDDRR2024 #CreativeVoices #ResilientFuture #Africa
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The Disaster Operations Centre in Abuja, Nigeria is part of the African Multi Hazards Early Warning System for Early Action. As the frequency and intensity of climate disasters continue to increase, regional coordination and information exchange are critical to keep communities safe. A warning of just 24 hours can reduce ensuing damage by up to 30 percent. Read more 👉 https://ow.ly/rRxN50TfoZZ #EarlyWarningsForAll
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❓Can our infrastructure cope with extreme weather events? Many of the dams, bridges & buildings built many decades ago were not designed to withstand the increasing intensity and frequency of storms and extreme weather. We need resilient solutions that can provide people with water and clean power, while not creating new disaster risks. 🌊 https://ow.ly/4vM150Tfp4Y