G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group to be Debated on Chat with Civil Defense

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The Brazilian Ministry of Integration and Regional Development (MIDR) will host a live discussion on the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (GTRRD) ministerial statement, to be broadcast on its YouTube channel. The meeting aims to share the development and approval of the G20 ministerial declaration on disaster risk reduction, highlighting concrete actions to prevent and respond to disasters.

Key Takeaways:

  • The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group ministerial statement will be discussed on the Chat with Civil Defense, a live broadcast on the MIDR YouTube channel.
  • The ministerial declaration was unanimously approved by GTRRD member countries and guests during a G20 event in Belem, Para, in November of last year.
  • The document commits nations to disaster risk reduction, prioritizing reducing inequalities and vulnerabilities, and mitigating damage.
  • The Minister of Integration and Regional Development, Waldez Goes, emphasized the importance of implementing the document, stating that it should be followed by all countries.
  • The discussion will share the development process of the document from its initial proposal to its approval.
  • The chat will focus on concrete actions proposed by the declaration to prevent and respond to disasters, protecting the most vulnerable populations.

Statistics:

  • The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group ministerial statement was unanimously approved by GTRRD member countries and guests in November 2022.
  • The document seals the nations' commitment to disaster risk reduction, prioritizing reducing inequalities and vulnerabilities, and mitigating damage.
  • The discussion will highlight concrete actions proposed by the declaration to prevent and respond to disasters, protecting the most vulnerable populations.
  • The ministerial declaration was approved during a G20 event in Belem, Para, in November 2022.

Sources:

  • [Government of Brazil, Ministry of Integration and Regional Development. Bate-papo com a defesa civil: Debate sobre declaração ministerial sobre redução de risco de desastres. 2023]