New developments include partnerships in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote disaster risk reduction and to design subregional common policies on disaster risk reduction.

We reaffirm the vital role of the United Nations system in disaster risk reduction.

The secretariat of ISDR uses satellite imagery in disaster risk reduction.

Recognizing that disaster risk reduction is a cross cutting issue in the context of sustainable development,

(d) Disaster risk reduction diminishes the need for humanitarian emergency interventions in the aftermath of disasters

Recognizing that disaster risk reduction is a cross cutting issue in the context of sustainable development,

Eating a diet rich in whole grains could also help reduce the risk of heart disease .

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

The Council reiterates the importance of curbing the growing risks of instability along some border areas.

(a) Ensure that disaster risk reduction is a national and a local priority with a strong institutional basis for implementation

Recognizing also the need to integrate a gender perspective in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster risk reduction management, with a view to reducing vulnerability,

9. Takes note of all the regional and subregional initiatives developed in order to achieve disaster risk reduction, reiterates the need to develop regional initiatives and risk reduction capacities of regional mechanisms and to strengthen them, wherever they exist, and encourages the use and sharing of all the existing tools

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

7. Stresses that, in order to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards, risk assessments should be integrated into disaster risk reduction programmes at national and local levels

(c) Disaster risk reduction is an integral part of sustainable development and one of the essential prerequisites for the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals

A culture of disaster risk reduction must be fostered at all levels, ranging from the individual to international levels. Human societies have to live with the risk of hazards posed by nature.

Emphasizing that disaster risk reduction, including reducing vulnerability to natural disasters, is an important cross cutting element that contributes to the achievement of sustainable development,

It is particularly encouraging to see initiatives in regions previously less active in the area of disaster risk reduction.

Such a mini bargain would go a long way toward reducing the risk of a serious US recession.

Africa s potential can be harnessed only by adaptation to climate change, using disaster risk reduction mechanisms.

The Conference attracted worldwide attention and assumed an unprecedented level of significance with regard to disaster risk reduction.

By showing who is weak and who is strong, proper stress tests would also limit counterparty risk.

Countries like Bangladesh and Mozambique have proven that disaster risk reduction and preparedness can be a life saving investment.

Intensive screening of blood donors and testing of donated blood have reduced the risk of transmission through transfusion.

(e) Investment in disaster risk reduction thus enhances sustainable development and enables humanitarian assistance capacity to be applied more effectively

States are called upon to build a strong sense of ownership in the area of disaster risk reduction within their populations and support of local Governments capacities.

This new legislation should help minimize property disputes that have the potential to threaten social peace and cohesion.

The secretariat is constituted of representatives of relevant ministries and institutions, which are in the process of preparing a 10 year plan of action to achieve disaster risk reduction.

17. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective and engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

To ensure the sustained effective implementation of such measures, it is important that disaster risk reduction initiatives build on the development needs and initiatives generated at the local level.

To strengthen that process following the Conference, an intergovernmental advisory group4 was established to help mobilize higher levels of political commitment and link national needs and concerns with United Nations assistance in disaster risk reduction.

17. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

15. Recognizes the importance of integrating a gender perspective as well as engaging women in the design and implementation of all phases of disaster management, particularly at the disaster risk reduction stage

(v) A diminishing role for nuclear weapons in security policies to minimize the risk that these weapons will ever be used and to facilitate the process of their total elimination

Similarly, the follow up to the International Meeting to Review the Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States includes the issues of disaster risk reduction and the Hyogo Framework.

Recognizing further that certain measures for disaster risk reduction in the context of the Hyogo Framework for Action can also support adaptation to climate change, and emphasizing the importance of strengthening the resilience of nations and communities to natural disasters through disaster risk reduction programmes,

The collateral limits the lenders downside risk, and the fear of losing the pledged assets encourages borrowers to act prudently.

Previous reports of the Secretary General (A 59 228, A 58 277) have outlined regional political commitments made towards disaster risk reduction.

The European Central Bank s announcement of its outright market transactions program has reduced the risk of a sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone periphery and a breakup of the monetary union.

And, because the world s poorest people spend a higher proportion of their income on food, they are the worst affected, raising the risk that years of progress in reducing poverty could be reversed.

Long term disaster risk reduction for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction in Nicaragua Algeria the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Djibouti Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

We recognize that the international community has accumulated much experience with disaster risk reduction through the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and the succeeding International Strategy for Disaster Reduction.

These markets can become a strong source of financing for longer term domestic investment, including in infrastructure, thereby reducing currency risk for borrowers and investors.

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