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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
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special stakeholder meeting convened this week by the Organization of
American States (OAS) in Washington, DC, agreed on the need for
increased support and focus on natural disaster mitigation and climate
change issues.
The Group of Friends on Natural Disaster Mitigation brought together,
for the first time, representatives of countries across the Hemisphere,
OAS Permanent Observer countries, representatives of several key
inter-American institutions, and others to collaborate
and co-ordinate mitigation efforts and potential projects, on a regular
basis.
Addressing the meeting, OAS Secretary General José Miguel Insulza said,
“Natural Disaster Mitigation is a crucial issue for our member states.
Many have already felt the impact of disasters, and continue to do so.
This is about working together and coordinating
with each other, so that countries can become more proactive in
addressing vulnerabilities.”
Chair of the Group of Friend on Natural Disaster Mitigation, OAS
Assistant Secretary General Albert Ramdin, agreed saying, “This Group
encourages collaboration and consultation among all stakeholders, so
that practical steps can be taken to both assess and
provide coordinated support to vulnerable countries.”
The meeting saw presentations from the OAS’ Risk Management and
Adaptation to Climate Change Program, and updates from other
stakeholders within the inter-American system. A formal meeting on
Disaster Risk Management is scheduled to take place in Washington,
DC, on
November 25-26, 2014, and will bring together experts from across the Hemisphere.
For more information, please visit the OAS Website at
www.oas.org.
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