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
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.