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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have successfully prepared over 3,000 people in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Jamaica to adapt to the climate crisis. Leveraging coastal habitats to reduce risk, this initiative merges cutting-edge conservation science with disaster preparedness.
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IFRC Disaster Law held a High-Level Regional Webinar to highlight and discuss the ongoing diplomatic efforts on the prospect of developing the global framework for the protection of persons in the event of disasters.
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The world’s first free online disaster law course, Law and Policies for the Protection of the Most Vulnerable, has been launched to increase knowledge of disaster law and how it can help save lives and keep communities safe in disasters.
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While states continue to make significant progress in strengthening their laws, policies and plans for managing disaster and climate risks, more needs to be done.
As the international community converges on critical humanitarian issues at the 34th International Conference in October, a proposed resolution on Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance through Comprehensive Laws, Policies and Plans aims to catalyse concerted efforts toward enhancing legal frameworks to foster resilience and enhance the safety of all, especially for groups in vulnerable situations and those most at risk of being disproportionately impacted by disasters.
As the international community converges on critical humanitarian issues at the 34th International Conference in October, a proposed resolution on Strengthening Disaster Risk Governance through Comprehensive Laws, Policies and Plans aims to catalyse concerted efforts toward enhancing legal frameworks to foster resilience and enhance the safety of all, especially for groups in vulnerable situations and those most at risk of being disproportionately impacted by disasters.