G20 meet agrees on global coverage on early warning systems, cutting risks

THE G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) working group, under the Indian Presidency, concluded the third and final meeting in Chennai on Wednesday with all member countries accepting the relevant action points under the five priority areas — global coverage of early warning systems, disaster and climate resilient infrastructure, financing framework for disaster risk reduction, disaster response system, and the ecosystem-based approach to disaster risk reduction.

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The consensus among countries reaffirms their commitment towards Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (Sendai Framework), to prevent new disaster risks and reduce the existing. Extensive negotiations during the two days of the meeting brought together G20 members, invited countries, besides international organisations and knowledge partners, said an outcome document released on Tuesday.