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UN says Chile’s investment in disaster risk reduction paid off

UN says Chile’s investment in disaster risk reduction paid off

New York, Sept 18 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) on Thursday lauded the Chilean Government’s successful efforts to reduce disaster risk and minimise the number of casualties from the 8.3-magnitude earthquake and tsunami which occurred on Thursday night.

8.3 earthquake hits Chile

8.3 earthquake hits Chile

Washington, Sept 17 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 8.3 on the Richter Scale rocked coast of Chile on Wednesday, officials said.

Chile: UN offers support after devastating fires in Valparaiso

Chile: UN offers support after devastating fires in Valparaiso

New York, Apr 16 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday voiced deep concern over the destruction caused by fires that have been raging around Valparaiso and pledged to help safeguard the Chilean city's historic sites.