International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022, Theme, History & Significance

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: Every year on October 13, there is a celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. The annual International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction serves as a call to action for citizens and governments to collaborate in building more disaster-resistant communities and nations. The United Nations General Assembly designated October 13 as the International Day for Natural Disaster Risk Reduction as part of its declaration of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: History 

The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction was established in 1989 as a result of a request from the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk awareness and catastrophe reduction. The General Assembly decided in 2022 to continue the annual remembrance as a means of encouraging a global perspective on natural catastrophe mitigation, including prevention and preparedness. The International Day for Disaster Reduction was renamed International Day for Disaster Reduction by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009.

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: Theme

The Sendai Seven Campaign states that this year’s theme is “Substantially increase the availability and access of multi-hazard early warning systems and disaster risk information and assessments to people by 2030.” This is Target G of the Sendai Framework.

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2022: Significance

Sudden calamity outbreaks cause millions of people to relocate every year. Investment in sustainable development and its intended consequences are negatively impacted by catastrophic events, many of which have been made worse by global warming.

Every year, this day recognizes individuals and groups working in communities all around the world to lessen their susceptibility to catastrophes and to increase awareness of how urgent it is to lessen the risks they face. International collaboration in the form of Official Development Aid (ODA) and capacity building is required for disaster resilience in response to severe weather events and other natural and man-made disasters. The day offers an opportunity to celebrate the advancements made in reducing disaster vulnerability and the resulting loss of lives, economy, and health.