Under India’s G20 presidency, the third Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group meeting is being convened from July 24 – 26, 2023, in Chennai. The main focus of the three-day meeting was on the promotion of cooperation for a disaster-resilient future. Along with this, the meeting also witnessed deliberations on the draft Communiqué.
Kamal Kishore, Chairman of the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group and NDMA Member Secretary, delivered a welcome address during the inaugural session. Addressing the meeting, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Mishra emphasized the importance of national and global efforts to reduce the effects of disaster risk. While, India’s G20 Sherpa Kant, said that “this final meeting of the working group reflects the collective spirit of unity and cooperation of the G20 countries”.
The meeting featured two side events on women-led and community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) and capacity building for disaster response. An exhibition showcased early warning solutions and monitoring in natural disasters. India’s G20 Presidency has constituted a dedicated working group on DRR, demonstrating its commitment to addressing global challenges posed by disasters and climate emergencies.
