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Outer space is driver for disaster risk management, sustainable development – UN expert

Outer space is driver for disaster risk management, sustainable development – UN expert

Nov 23, 2016, at 12:21 pm

New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Space applications related to telecommunications and global navigation can play a vital role in supporting disaster risk reduction, response and recovery efforts, a senior United Nations official said on Tuesday at the UN forum on space as a socio-economic driver for sustainable development under way in Dubai.

UN launches ‘Sendai Seven’ campaign aimed at boosting disaster risk management

UN launches ‘Sendai Seven’ campaign aimed at boosting disaster risk management

Jul 12, 2016, at 04:45 am

New York, July 11 (Just Earth News): The United Nations envoy dealing with disaster risk reduction on Monday launched a new multi-year campaign that aims to reduce disaster losses, improve management of disaster risk, and save lives.