Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra, on Tuesday reaffirmed India’s commitment to global disaster resilience at the opening of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.
“Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P.K. Mishra participates in the opening ceremony of the 8th Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, reinforcing India’s commitment to global disaster resilience efforts,” the Permanent Mission of India to the UN in Geneva said in a post on X.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Dr. Mishra spotlighted India’s proactive stance on preparedness and its emphasis on inclusive, risk-informed development.
On the sidelines, he met with Norway’s Deputy Minister for International Development, Stine Renate Håheim, discussing ways to deepen international cooperation in disaster risk reduction and resilience-building efforts in a changing climate.
The event, jointly hosted by the United Nations for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and the Government of Switzerland, saw India reaffirm its dedication to the Sendai Framework, aligning with its national policies to reduce disaster risks.
The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 is a global agreement adopted by UN member states in 2015 during the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Sendai, Japan. It provides a comprehensive blueprint to reduce disaster risks and losses worldwide over a 15-year period.
According to the UN, the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction is the main global forum to assess and discuss progress on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The eighth edition of the platform is being held in Geneva from June 2 to 6.