Disaster Diplomacy: Building Bridges, Sharing Resources for Effective Risk Reduction

Disasters do not recognize borders, making collaboration and diplomacy crucial in addressing shared risks and vulnerabilities. Disaster diplomacy emphasizes the importance of building bridges and sharing resources across borders to enhance resilience and mitigate the impacts of hazards and disasters. Seminar aims at highlighting the importance of the investments in disaster diplomacy initiatives and foster a culture of cooperation and solidarity to build a safer and more resilient world for all. The key components of the seminar are cross border cooperation, resource sharing and mutual assistance, and advocacy and diplomatic engagement.