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Did you know that according to the National Disaster Operations Centre Statistics, 56,367 families have been displaced by floods in Kenya, while 76,114 families are affected by persistent heavy rainfalls? Like many other countries, Kenya faces unique challenges and opportunities in its development trajectory, with families playing a central role in shaping the country’s response to climate change and sustainable development. Today, on #InternationalDayofFamilies, we, as Development Dynamics, acknowledge the importance of family in shaping responses to climate change and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Kenya can navigate ongoing and future climate challenges by recognising and harnessing the strengths of family structures for a more equitable and prosperous future for all its families. #climatechange #Family #InternationalDayOfRecognition #InternationalDayOfFamilies Disaster Operation Centre Kenya IPCC

In response to the devastating floods in Balochistan our team at Pakistan Wellness has been actively involved in efforts to support affected communities. We have approached this crisis through the lens of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on long-term resilience and sustainable recovery. Our Work Under the SDGs: 🔹 SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Restoring clean water access and improving sanitation have been key priorities, vital for preventing waterborne diseases in flood-affected areas. 🔹 SDG 13: Climate Action Our work emphasizes building climate resilience, helping communities adapt to the changing climate and preparing for future disasters. By integrating these SDGs into our framework, we aim not only to provide immediate relief but also to empower communities with the tools and knowledge they need to build resilience against future challenges. This work is more than just a response to a disaster; it’s about creating lasting change and ensuring a better, more sustainable future for Balochistan. We invite you to learn more about our efforts and the resilience framework we’ve applied in our latest blog post. Together, we can help build a stronger, more resilient Balochistan. Our members Minayal Sadiq Muhammad Hassan Aamna Jawed Syeda Gul e Zahra Jazbia Kanwal Minnah Hafeez Maria Iftikhar Eman Shakil More members on gmail. darashamseen@gmail.com ayeshakhalid1357@gmail.com #BalochistanFloods2024 #SDGs #ResilienceBuilding #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #PublicHealth For more info you can contact on gmail account. ✉️ Pakistanwellness@gmail.com

The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (#SIDS4) has adopted the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), with disaster risk reduction as a central tenet for sustainable development in SIDS. "Small Island Developing States are among the most disaster-prone countries in the world," said Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. "They face a disaster mortality rate more than double the global average, and disaster costs that are among the highest in the world relative to the size of their economies. In addition, many face an existential threat from the growing climate crisis." The ABAS seeks to address the vulnerability of SIDS, with clear calls to action around enhancing multi-hazard early warning systems and applying UNDRR’s Principles for Resilient Infrastructure, and stresses the importance of global investments in resilience for island nations. ➡️ https://ow.ly/V8lC50S3W0a #SIDS4 #EarlyWarningsForAll

The Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (#SIDS4) has adopted the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS), with disaster risk reduction as a central tenet for sustainable development in SIDS. "Small Island Developing States are among the most disaster-prone countries in the world," said Kamal Kishore, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction. "They face a disaster mortality rate more than double the global average, and disaster costs that are among the highest in the world relative to the size of their economies. In addition, many face an existential threat from the growing climate crisis." The ABAS seeks to address the vulnerability of SIDS, with clear calls to action around enhancing multi-hazard early warning systems and applying UNDRR’s Principles for Resilient Infrastructure, and stresses the importance of global investments in resilience for island nations. ➡️ https://ow.ly/V8lC50S3W0a #SIDS4 #EarlyWarningsForAll

🎯 Second COP28 UAE Session of the day: -> How to Assure Anticipatory Humanitarian Action is Mitigating Intersecting Vulnerabilities? This second session brought to light the critical need to formulate tailored anticipatory actions amidst the escalating impact of climate-driven disasters. Farah Kabir, former GNDR Global Board Chair and Country Director of ActionAid Bangladesh, stressed the need for tailored anticipatory actions amidst rising climate-driven disasters. Acknowledging diverse community challenges, she calls for simplified guidelines, accounting for specific disaster types and recognizing varied age group needs. Mihir Bhatt, Director of All India Disaster Management Institute (AIDMI), highlighted the increasing intersectionality of disasters and called for heightened investments, institutional mechanisms, and awareness. Lourivania Soares Santos, a Parliamentary Advisor in the State of Bahia, Brazil, underscored the governance challenges at both national and municipal levels, urging mobilisation of civil society for effective implementation. Adessou Kossivi, Regional Lead for Africa at GNDR, emphasised the significance of ex-ante support and reframed community perspectives as stakeholders rather than beneficiaries. Fatima, a GNDR member from Pakistan, highlighted the crucial link between anticipatory actions and accountability within developmental programs. Together, these diverse perspectives reinforce the urgent call for proactive measures in the face of mounting vulnerabilities. Formulating targeted anticipatory actions is crucial amid the escalating impact of climate-driven disasters. 🆕 Explore how in our just launched Locally Led Anticipatory Action Guide & Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/daVufq8z Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) #AnticipatoryAction #ClimateResilience #ClimateChangeAdaptation #DisasterPreparedness #CommunityResilience #ClimateActionNow

Pakistan is home to over 13,000 glaciers across the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan mountain ranges, making its northern region the largest glacier reservoir outside the Polar Regions. However, due to significant climate changes, these glaciers and their surrounding habitats face severe threats, with 10,000 glaciers reportedly retreating according to the Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) project. The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) GLOF-II initiative operates in 16 valleys in Gilgit-Baltistan and eight valleys in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). This project empowers local communities to identify and manage GLOF risks and other climate change impacts, enhances public services to reduce disaster risks, and improves community preparedness and disaster response. Additionally, the project supports the development of sustainable livelihood options in the project areas, emphasizing women's participation to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) International Day for #DisasterRiskReduction « In 2023, the International Day will explore the reciprocal relationship between #disasters and #inequality. Inequality and disaster #vulnerability are two sides of the same coin: unequal access to services, such as #finance and #insurance, leaves the most at #risk exposed to the #danger of disasters; while disaster impacts exacerbate #inequalities and push the most at risk further into #poverty. » #DRR #ethics #care #inclusion #justice #empowerment #RRC #éthique #coconstruction #AnsanmNouLéParé #ParéPasParé #RésilienceTour #JNR #resilience #equity #resilientcommunities #TousRésilients #information #sensibilisation #communication #science #data Association française pour la prévention des catastrophes naturelles et technologiques (AFPCNT) PIROI - Croix-Rouge française Institut des Risques Majeurs Centre Européen de Prévention du Risque d'Inondation Prévention MAIF Association RESILIANCES AMARIS

The Humanitarian Observatory Initiative South Asia (HOISA), hosted by All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, is holding an interesting roundtable on Coastal Erosion in South Asia: Due to accelerating climate emergency, the coastal region of South Asia will face unprecedented loss and damage not just in the coming century but in the coming decades. When observed differently, the loss and damage offer opportunities for transformative resistance building. To underline these opportunities to the South Asia participants of COP 28 UAE and beyond, HOISA is hosting a roundtable on coastal risk assessment, preparedness, community mobilising, and capability building to observe the coastal loss and damage differently and thereby suggest opportunities for transformative resilience building in the region. More info and sign-up --> https://lnkd.in/e4jsVzRV

#Climate_Change 👉 The AUB Inaugural #Summit on Disaster Risk Reduction & effective Early Warning Systems: African #Media solutions. 👉The third key element for effective early warning systems which is the dissemination and communication of accurate and actionable information highlights the role of the media in disaster risk reduction. 👉It is widely acclaimed that although Africa contributes the least to climate change, it is often hit hardest by climate extremes with little or no support to buffer the impacts. 👉The continent is inundated by extreme weather events including desertification, droughts, floods, biodiversity loss, pollution and conflicts caused mainly by the scramble for diminishing resources and sources of livelihoods. 👉As agents of mobilization, public education and awareness as well as social transformation, the media in Africa has crucial functions to perform in cascading DRR messages to people, especially in the grassroots to keep them informed about disasters; how to prevent, manage and adapt when the need arises. 💭 Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_EBhVNB United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Kenya Broadcasting Corporation AUB CENTER OF CONTENT EXCHANGE

In collaboration with the NDRRMA, a task team is drafting guidelines to standardise household vulnerability assessments. The core team, along with Nepal Red Cross, DRC, DCA, IHRR, and YIL, facilitated a workshop to gather feedback and input. The proposed standards aim to assist local governments by providing detailed risk insights and supporting strategic decision-making to enhance disaster preparedness and response, thereby building resilient, sustainable communities. DCA Nepal is leading the way in using household-level risk/vulnerability assessments to enhance #disaster #preparedness and resilience to #climate #change through locally-led actions. #savelives