UN Calls for Greater Investment in Housing Resilience as Homes Account for 43% of Reported Disaster Losses
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On 13 October, the United Nations marks the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Under the motto "Resilience begins at home", this year's message emphasizes that no one should be forced to choose between a safe house and one that can be paid for. Although the average mortality from disasters is [...]
UN calls for greater investment in housing resilience as homes account for 43% of reported disaster losses
Global modelling estimates US$228 billion in average annual residential building losses from cyclones, floods, tsunami and earthquakes, while new survey findings reveal critical gaps in household disaster preparedness.
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction is marked annually on 13 October to draw attention to the importance of disaster prevention, community preparedness and loss of life and material damage. In 2026, the theme set by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is "Resilience Starts at Home" ("Resilience [...] Article 13 October, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. "Resilience begins at home appears first…
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