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International day for natural disaster reduction
The United Nations started celebrating the international day for natural disaster reduction from the year 1989 to raise the profile of disaster risk reduction and make aware the general public about it. Its aim is to teach people about Learning to Live with Risk.
The United Nations' General assembly members observed that the number of lives lost in disasters was rising steadily. United Nations was abreast of the high number of disaster related deaths. Many people around the world have lost their lives or access to essential facilities due to natural disasters. The economic cost suffered by countries more prone to them was also rising faster. Hence, they decided to start a platform to spread awareness about Natural Disaster, their consequences and the methods to curb and deal with them.
For this purpose, the United Nations established a separate department for it called United nations office for disaster risk reduction (UNISDR) which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has branches in most of the major cities of the world.
So, on December 22, 1989, the UN General Assembly designated the second Wednesday of October as the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. But they later changed it to 13th of every October from 2009.
This day is observed annually. People are encouraged to work together to minimize the damage caused by the natural disasters through prevention. They are encouraged to come forward and to promote a message that is global in nature about the natural disaster risk-awareness and its reduction. It calls for determined and sustained common action by the whole world for this purpose. The vision of the United Nations is to meet the needs of the present situation and fulfill it without compromising the safety of the future generations.
This day though quite well known has received very little contemplation in development policies from developing countries due to alleviating poverty or lack of required machinery.
I think that this day should also be celebrated every year in our country. As the occurrence of natural disasters in India is higher than expected and the resilience to it is slow.Due to this, people of India will become aware of disaster management methods.
United Nations celebrates this day every year. Some of its mottos and themes over the last few years:-
2016 was: “Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality”
2015 was: “Knowledge for Life”
2014 was: “Resilience is for Life”
2013 was: “Living with Disability and Disasters”
2012 was: “Women and Girls: the Invisible Force of Resilience”
2011 was: “Children and Young People are partners for Disaster Risk Reduction: Step Up for Disaster Risk Reduction!”
2010 was: “My City is Getting Ready!”
2009/2008 was: “Hospitals Safe from Disaster”
2007/2006 was: “Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School”
2005 was: “Invest to Prevent Disaster”
2004: “Today’s disasters for tomorrow’s hazards”
2003 was: “Turning the tide… ”
2002 was: “Sustainable mountain development”
2001 was: “Countering Disasters, Targeting Vulnerability”
2000 was: “Disaster Prevention, Education and Youth”
This year (2017)'s motto or theme is :- Home Safe Home.
At last, I want to conclude by saying that we all know that an appropriate disaster management is one of the most crucial tasks of the mankind. The UN is trying its best in it. But it can not do anything alone unless all the people of the world join hands together.
Hope it helps!
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International day for natural disaster reduction
The United Nations started celebrating the international day for natural disaster reduction from the year 1989 to raise the profile of disaster risk reduction and make aware the general public about it. Its aim is to teach people about Learning to Live with Risk.
The United Nations' General assembly members observed that the number of lives lost in disasters was rising steadily. United Nations was abreast of the high number of disaster related deaths. Many people around the world have lost their lives or access to essential facilities due to natural disasters. The economic cost suffered by countries more prone to them was also rising faster. Hence, they decided to start a platform to spread awareness about Natural Disaster, their consequences and the methods to curb and deal with them.
For this purpose, the United Nations established a separate department for it called United nations office for disaster risk reduction (UNISDR) which is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has branches in most of the major cities of the world.
So, on December 22, 1989, the UN General Assembly designated the second Wednesday of October as the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. But they later changed it to 13th of every October from 2009.
This day is observed annually. People are encouraged to work together to minimize the damage caused by the natural disasters through prevention. They are encouraged to come forward and to promote a message that is global in nature about the natural disaster risk-awareness and its reduction. It calls for determined and sustained common action by the whole world for this purpose. The vision of the United Nations is to meet the needs of the present situation and fulfill it without compromising the safety of the future generations.
This day though quite well known has received very little contemplation in development policies from developing countries due to alleviating poverty or lack of required machinery.
I think that this day should also be celebrated every year in our country. As the occurrence of natural disasters in India is higher than expected and the resilience to it is slow.Due to this, people of India will become aware of disaster management methods.
United Nations celebrates this day every year. Some of its mottos and themes over the last few years:-
2016 was: “Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality”
2015 was: “Knowledge for Life”
2014 was: “Resilience is for Life”
2013 was: “Living with Disability and Disasters”
2012 was: “Women and Girls: the Invisible Force of Resilience”
2011 was: “Children and Young People are partners for Disaster Risk Reduction: Step Up for Disaster Risk Reduction!”
2010 was: “My City is Getting Ready!”
2009/2008 was: “Hospitals Safe from Disaster”
2007/2006 was: “Disaster Risk Reduction Begins at School”
2005 was: “Invest to Prevent Disaster”
2004: “Today’s disasters for tomorrow’s hazards”
2003 was: “Turning the tide… ”
2002 was: “Sustainable mountain development”
2001 was: “Countering Disasters, Targeting Vulnerability”
2000 was: “Disaster Prevention, Education and Youth”
This year (2017)'s motto or theme is :- Home Safe Home.
At last, I want to conclude by saying that we all know that an appropriate disaster management is one of the most crucial tasks of the mankind. The UN is trying its best in it. But it can not do anything alone unless all the people of the world join hands together.
Hope it helps!
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the United Nation International Day for natural disaster reduction is annually observed on 2nd Wednesday of October to raise profile of disaster risk education. It also and encouragous people and governments to participate in building more resilient communities and Nations.
WHAT DO PEOPLE DO?
activities for the International Day for natural disaster reduction usually include media announcements about launchers for campaign that centre on the days theme. Governments and communities also take part in the International Day for natural disaster reduction through various events such as drawing, drama ,essay or photography competition that focus on making people aware of natural disaster reduction and increasing their preparedness for such situations. Other activities include community tree planting, conferences,fairs and seminars, and the street parade.
PUBLIC LIFE
the International Day for natural disaster reduction is a global observance and not a public holiday.
BACKGROUND
many people around the world have lost their lives, home or access to essential facilities comma such as hospitals, due to natural disasters including earthquakes, droughts, tsunamis, heavy flooding, hurricanes or cyclones. some of these disasters have caused economic damage to some countries . the UN acknowledges that education ,training, and information exchanges are effective ways to help the people become better equipped in withstanding natural disasters.
on December 22, 1989 ,the UN General Assembly designated the second Wednesday of October as the International Day for natural disaster reduction. This event was to be observed annually during the international decade for natural disaster reduction,1990-1999. on December 20, 2001 ,assembly decided to maintain the observance to promote a global culture for natural disaster production, including disaster prevention and mitigation and preparedness.
SYMBOLS
the UN logo is often associated with Marketing and promotional material for this event. It features of projection of a world map( less Antarctica) centred on the north pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of The Olive tree. The Olive branches symbolise peace and the world map depicts the area of concern to the UN in achieving its main purpose, peace and security. The projection of the map extends to 60 degree South latitude, and includes 5 concentric circles.
WHAT DO PEOPLE DO?
activities for the International Day for natural disaster reduction usually include media announcements about launchers for campaign that centre on the days theme. Governments and communities also take part in the International Day for natural disaster reduction through various events such as drawing, drama ,essay or photography competition that focus on making people aware of natural disaster reduction and increasing their preparedness for such situations. Other activities include community tree planting, conferences,fairs and seminars, and the street parade.
PUBLIC LIFE
the International Day for natural disaster reduction is a global observance and not a public holiday.
BACKGROUND
many people around the world have lost their lives, home or access to essential facilities comma such as hospitals, due to natural disasters including earthquakes, droughts, tsunamis, heavy flooding, hurricanes or cyclones. some of these disasters have caused economic damage to some countries . the UN acknowledges that education ,training, and information exchanges are effective ways to help the people become better equipped in withstanding natural disasters.
on December 22, 1989 ,the UN General Assembly designated the second Wednesday of October as the International Day for natural disaster reduction. This event was to be observed annually during the international decade for natural disaster reduction,1990-1999. on December 20, 2001 ,assembly decided to maintain the observance to promote a global culture for natural disaster production, including disaster prevention and mitigation and preparedness.
SYMBOLS
the UN logo is often associated with Marketing and promotional material for this event. It features of projection of a world map( less Antarctica) centred on the north pole, inscribed in a wreath consisting of crossed conventionalized branches of The Olive tree. The Olive branches symbolise peace and the world map depicts the area of concern to the UN in achieving its main purpose, peace and security. The projection of the map extends to 60 degree South latitude, and includes 5 concentric circles.
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