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Persons with disabilities constitute 16% of the world's population, with 80% living in the Global South. They are frequently the most affected by natural hazards, climate-induced disasters, and global health emergencies. To understand the progress made in disability inclusion in DRR, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted the 2023 Global Survey on Persons with Disabilities and Disasters as a follow-up to the 2013 Global Survey. The results show limited progress in disability inclusion over the past 10 years, with no significant differences across the regions.

This Words into Action guide aims to promote greater implementation of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) across all sectors to protect the most exposed populations from disasters. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for integrated solutions that address interconnected risks. Multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) are essential tools for that enable individuals, communities, governments, business and others to take timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events. They are a critical component of comprehensive disaster risk reduction strategies.

Preamble This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognise that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will implement this plan.

PRRD board directors discussed the proposed legislation at their October 5, 2023 board meeting and agreed that three months isn’t sufficient time to get a solid understanding of the act, nor is it enough time to consult their respective communities and constituents. 

The Peace River Regional District says they feel the provincial government’s plan to modernize the Emergency Program Act is too open-ended for local governments to deal with - nor have they been left with enough time to consult their communities.