Under #G20India, a new Working Group focused on Disaster Risk Reduction aims to encourage cooperation among #G20 nations with the ultimate goal of reducing the impact of disasters. #Gandhinagar is set to host the 1st #DRRWG Meet! 🗓️: March 30 - April 1

📢Kind Attention! 🔔Tune in for the Curtain Raiser Media Briefing on the 1st Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group Meeting in #Gandhinagar, Gujarat. #DRRWG #G20India

Tune in for the Curtain Raiser Event themed - 'Learning from Disasters: Memorialising disasters, learning, building back better, investing in resilience', being held in presence of Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to PM. 🗓️March 29 📍Gandhinagar 🔗

The 1st #DRRWG Meeting under India’s Presidency aims to encourage collective work by the #G20 countries, undertake multi-disciplinary research, and exchange best practices on disaster risk reduction. Here’s the session-wise agenda for Day 1️⃣! #G20India

Enhancing disaster resilience through collaboration! 1st #DRRWG Meeting in #Gandhinagar kicks off with Inaugural addresses by Dr. PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and MoS, Communications @devusinh. #G20India

An insightful side event titled 'Early Warning Early Action' took place at the 1st #DRRWG Meet. It encouraged proactive measures that can decrease the impact of disasters & provided a forum for the exchange of ideas that can enhance disaster preparedness & resilience. #G20India

Session 1️⃣ at the 1st #DRRWG Meet focused on the topic, 'Early Warning System (EWS) for all.' The goal is to strengthen commitments toward developing & expanding integrated EWS & enhancing last-mile connectivity to ensure that the early warning reaches every person. #G20India

The #DRRWG Meeting offers a vital opportunity for communities worldwide to unite and work together towards a common goal: creating a resilient future that can withstand the devastating impact of disasters. Here's a quick overview of what's in store for Day 2️⃣! #G20India

A side event at the 1st #DRRWG Meet focused on an important issue - the need to take proactive measures to build disaster-resilient infrastructure. Such infrastructure can play a critical role in building the resilience of communities & economies worldwide. #G20India

1st #DRRWG Meet continues with fruitful deliberations on developing disaster-resilient infrastructure to decrease the yearly average loss caused by natural disasters. It also highlighted the framework for standards & codes in various infrastructure sectors. #G20India

Insightful discussions continue at the 1st #DRRWG Meet with a focus on creating a regulatory framework for disaster risk financing. #G20 nations also strengthened their commitment towards sustained investment framework for DRR & for improving resource accessibility. #G20India

From disaster response to recovery and restoration! The 1st #DRRWG Meet featured discussions on the necessity of enhancing local response capabilities against multiple threats, documenting best practices in preparedness, and many other vital concerns. #G20India

Ecosystem-based approaches are a critical & sustainable way to mitigate disaster risk and support long-term sustainable development goals. Day 3️⃣ of the 1st #DRRWG Meet will explore the importance of the approaches in reducing disaster risk & promoting resilience. #G20India

The ongoing session at the 1st #DRRWG Meet delves into alternative ways for DRR with an emphasis on ecosystem-based methods. Sustainable interventions at the local level & creation of a national framework for implementing nature-based solutions were also explored. #G20India

1st #DRRWG Meet concluded successfully with crucial discussions on priorities and collaborations towards a disaster-resilient future. The delegates were able to experience #Gujarat's rich heritage through exhibits and excursions. Read more: #G20India