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India.com
2 days ago
- General
- India.com
‘We Don't Just Respond…': India's Message That Stole The Show In Geneva
Geneva/New Delhi: The world's top crisis minds gathered in Geneva on June 4. India made noise. Loud and clear – 'we are not only part of the conversation, we are leading it'. Dr. P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on May 3 represented India at the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva. It grabbed global attention for India's escalating leadership role in tackling one of the gravest threats of the 21st century – disaster vulnerability in a climate-rattled world. Co-hosted by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland, the event witnessed Dr Mishra reiterating with emphasis India's ironclad commitment to the Sendai Framework – a global strategy to drastically reduce disaster risks and protect lives, economies and ecosystems. 'India is not only preparing for disasters, we are also redefining how nations build resilience,' he conveyed at the opening ceremony, igniting applause from a global audience of policymakers, scientists and humanitarian leaders. The India at UN Mission in Geneva echoed the sentiment with a statement on X (formerly Twitter), 'Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K. Mishra participates in the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reinforcing India's commitment to global disaster resilience efforts.' Principal Secretary to PM Dr PK Mishra delivered India's statement at the GPDRR 2025 in Geneva He said, "...India believes that a robust and responsive DRR financing architecture is a cornerstone of experience underlines the importance of predetermined… — ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2025 What's at Stake at GP2025 Taking place from June 2–6, 2025, GP2025 is no ordinary gathering. It is the world's top forum to assess how far countries have come and how much further they must go in meeting the targets of the Sendai Framework adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2015. This year's summit takes on even greater urgency, aiming to translate the 2023 UN Political Declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction into real-world action. As natural disasters become fiercer and more frequent, GP2025 is laser-focused on one question – are countries truly ready? India's presence at the platform is not symbolic, it is strategic. With recent strides in building earthquake-resilient infrastructure, cyclone warning systems and disaster response forces, India is positioning itself as both a global contributor and knowledge exporter in disaster risk reduction. From floods in the northeast to heatwaves in the heartland, India is on the frontlines of climate-driven catastrophes. But instead of retreating, it is using that hard-earned experience to shape international frameworks and push for locally driven and globally scalable solutions. Why the World is Watching India With India slated to host major regional disaster planning meets in 2026 and playing a pivotal role in South-South cooperation, experts say the nation's disaster management model could emerge as a template for the Global South. 'India's participation is not symbolic, it reflects a shift. The world is learning from India,' said a senior UNDRR official on the sidelines of the Geneva forum. In Geneva this week, India showed the world how to stand tall when the ground shakes.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Principal Secy to PM PK Mishra represents India at 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction
Geneva [Switzerland], June 3 (ANI): Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, PK Mishra, represented India at the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva on Tuesday, underscoring India's steadfast commitment to global disaster resilience efforts through active participation and knowledge sharing. The event, jointly hosted by the United Nations for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland, saw India reaffirm its dedication to the Sendai Framework, aligning with its national policies to reduce disaster risks. 'Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K. Mishra participates in the opening ceremony of 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reinforcing India's commitment to global disaster resilience efforts,' the India at UN in Geneva posted on X. According to the UN, the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum to assess and discuss progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The eighth session of the Global Platform (GP2025) organised by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) from June 2 to 6, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland, hosted by the Government of Switzerland. The event will be co-chaired by the Government of Switzerland and UNDRR. The event is expected to assess and discuss progress made in the implementation of the recommendations put forward through the Political Declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in May 2023 and to give practical guidance to accelerate its further implementation. GP2025 offers a chance for all stakeholders to recommit, with urgency, to accelerate progress on disaster risk reduction towards the achievement of sustainable development. The GP2025 agenda will be guided by the Sendai Framework, in particular its goal, four priorities for action and seven global targets, as well as the key priorities identified in the midterm review of the Sendai Framework, GP2022 Co-Chairs' Summary and Regional Platform meetings that will take place in 2024. Endorsed by the UN General Assembly following the 2015 Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDRR), the Sendai Framework advocates for: The substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural and environmental assets of persons, businesses, communities and countries. It recognises that the State has the primary role to reduce disaster risk but that responsibility should be shared with other stakeholders, including local government, the private sector and other stakeholders. UNDRR is tasked with supporting the implementation, follow-up and review of the Sendai Framework. (ANI)
Arab Times
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Arab Forum focuses on enhancing preparedness for a safer future: Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah emphasized the significance of the Sixth Arab Regional Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction, which will be hosted by Kuwait on Sunday. The forum focuses on enhancing preparedness and recovery efforts to build a safer future for the countries in the region. In an interview with Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Saturday, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef stated that the forum, which will run until February 12, is a vital event aimed at increasing awareness of disaster risks, strengthening governance, and encouraging investments in resilience across the Arab region. The forum, held under the theme "Building Resilient Arab Societies: From Understanding to Action," will conclude with the Kuwait Declaration. This political declaration aims to reduce disaster risks and underscores the commitment of Arab countries to accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework and the Arab Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef explained that the forum, organized in cooperation with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and in partnership with the Arab League, serves as a coordination mechanism for Arab countries. It provides a platform for stakeholders to review progress and agree on the necessary steps to expedite the implementation of both the Sendai Framework and the Arab Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction, while reaffirming political commitment to their acceleration. He further noted that the forum offers an opportunity to exchange expertise and experiences among participating countries, allowing them to develop comprehensive solutions and adopt a disaster risk management approach. The forum, which will see participation from 22 Arab countries, will adopt a strategy for disaster risk reduction to be implemented over the next three years in the name of the State of Kuwait. The outcomes of the forum and the Kuwait Declaration are expected to inform the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York, as well as the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which will be held in Geneva from June 2 to 6, 2025.
